Central 

The Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources is responsible for:

• Formulating and enforcing policy for environmental affairs;
• Environmental protection (supervisory role);
• International cooperation;
• Supervises affairs relating to:
• Nature;
• Conservation and outdoor creation;
• Protection of animals;
• Wildlife management;
• Pollution prevention;
• Hygiene;
• Planning and building;
• Fire prevention;
• Weather forecasting and avalanche-protection;
• Surveying and cartography;
• Forestry and soil conservation;
• Environmental monitoring and surveillance;
• The Environment Agency of Iceland operates under the direction of the Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources to promote the protection and sustainable use of Iceland’s natural resources

The Department of Oceans, Water and Climate is specifically responsible for measures related to climate change and protection. 

Responsible ministries/bodies

The Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources
Environment Agency of Iceland 

Local

Municipal authorities are responsible for:

• Water and sewage;
• Refuse collection and disposal; and
• Environmental protection.

Sources:

Association of Local Authorities, Local governments in Iceland

The Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources

Environment Agency of Iceland