Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of the Maldives
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Category: Legislative
Document Type: Law
Role: Main
This Act establishes the legal framework for environmental protection and preservation in the Maldives, granting the Ministry responsible for the environment the authority to formulate regulations, designate protected areas, and terminate projects deemed environmentally harmful.
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Law No: 4/93
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION ACT OF
MALDIVES
Introduction
I. The natural environment and its resources are a national heritage that .
needs to be protected and preserved for the benefit of future generations.
The protection and preservation--of the countries land and water
resources, flora and fauna as well as the beaches, reefs, lagoons and all
natural habitats are important for the sustainable development of the
country.
Environmental Guidance
2. The concerned government authorities shall provide the necessary
guidelines and advise on environmental protection in accordance with
the prevaiiing conditions and needs of the country. Ail concerned parties
shall take due considerations of the guidelines provided by the
government authorities.
Environmental Protection and Conservation
3. The Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment shall be
responsible for formulating policies, as well as rules and regulations
regarding the environment in areas that do not already have a designated
government authority already carrying out such functions.
Protected Areas and Natural Reserves
4. Ca) The Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment
shall be responsible for identifying protected areas and natural reserves
and for drawing up the necessary rules and regulations for their
protections and preservation.
Cb) Anyone wishing to establish any such are as mentioned in Ca) of this
clause, as a protected areas or a reserve shall register as such that area at
the Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment and abide
by the rules and regulations laid down by the ministry.
DISCLAIMER: As Member States provide national legislations, hyperlinks and explanatory notes (if any), UNESCO does not guarantee their accuracy, nor their up-dating on
this web site, and is not liable for any incorrect information. COPYRIGHT: All rights reserved.This information may be used only for research, educational, legal and non-
commercial purposes, with acknowledgement of UNESCO Cultural Heritage Laws Database as unofficialTags: Institutions / Administrative Arrangements, Regulation, Environmental Degradation, Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Development, Environmental Impact Assessment
Sector: Economy-wide