1977 in the environment
# 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.

## 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.
