Trinidad and Tobago
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Policy Instruments
National Environmental Policy (2006)
The National Environmental Policy is prepared pursuant to Section 18(1) of the Environmental Management Act and includes provisions which seek to encourage the establishment of institutional linkages locally, regionally and internationally to further the objects of the said Act, an analysis of th
Certificate of Environmental Clearance Rules (2001)
These regulations govern the issuance of certificates of environmental clearance in Trinidad and Tobago and set out requirements for Environmental Impact Assessments.
Environmental Management Act (No. 3 of 2000)
This act aims to promote and encourage among all persons a better understanding and appreciation of the environment, encourage the integration of environmental concerns into private and public decisions and ensure the establishment of an integrated environmental management system in Trinidad
Waste Management Rules, 2021
These Rules apply to the generation, processing, treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, collection, disposal, recovery, recycling or other activities related to the management of waste other than radioactive waste.
Jurisprudences
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07/03/2016Right:
Sooknanan And Fishermen And Friends of The Sea v. Environmental Management Authority And Minister of Energy And Energy Affairs
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04/26/2016Right:
Maharaj and Concerned Residents of Cunupia v. Minister of Planning and R.P.N. Enterprises Ltd.
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08/07/2015Right:
Concerned Residents of Cunupia v. Environmental Management Authority and RPN Enterprises Limited
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06/16/2015Right:
Ulric ‘Buggy’ Haynes Coaching School Et Al v. Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development