1977 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1977. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

List of years in the environment (table)
… 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 …
Art Archaeology Architecture Literature Music Philosophy Science +...

Events

• The World Network of Biosphere Reserves was started.

September

• The Venpet-Venoil collision occurred in dense fog off the coast of South Africa. The Venoil ploughed into the Venpet, eventually leading to the spilling of approximately 26,600–30,500 tonnes of crude oil.

December

• The Reserves Act 1977 is passed in New Zealand.

See also

• Human impact on the environment
• List of environmental issues