1982 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1982. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.

April

 * The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources entered into force.

June

 * The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention, came into force.

November

 * The Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora came into effect. It expired in 2011.