This Acts provides for the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health generally and in relation to places frequented by the public in Dominica.
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Conservation and Protection of the Physical Landscape Act (No. 12 of 1997)
26/05/1997 Rights: Information Topics: Mining BahamasThis act make provision for the conservation and protection of the physical landscape of The Bahamas and, among others, applies to any excavation, landfill operation, quarrying or mining of physical natural resources (such as soil, rock, quarry, fill or sand), the harvesting of protected trees ...
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa
26/12/1996 Rights: Information Participation Topics: Biodiversity Environmental education GenderThe United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification entered into force in 1996 and has been ratified by the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. It is the only binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable soil management.
Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licenses) Regulations
20/12/1996 Rights: Information Topics: Environmental assessment JamaicaThese regulations set out rules and procedures regarding licenses and permits pursuant to the Natural Resources Conservation Act of Jamaica.
Environmental Protection Act (No. 11 of 1996)
05/06/1996 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Environmental education GuyanaThis Act provides for the management, conservation, protection and improvement of the environment, the prevention or control of pollution, the assessment of the impact of economic development on the environment, the sustainable use of natural resources and other related matters in Guyana.
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (No. 107 of 1995)
30/09/1995 Rights: Information Participation Topics: Environmental assessment BelizeThese regulations establish the processes involved in the preparation and evaluation of environmental impact assessments, including the requirements on public participation and public hearings.
Freedom of Information Act (No. 9 of 1994)
05/05/1994 Rights: Information Justice BelizeThe Freedom of Information Act promotes maximum disclosure of information in the public interest, guarantees and facilitates the right of access to information of every person and provides for effective mechanisms to secure that right.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
21/03/1994 Rights: Information Participation Topics: Climate Change Environmental education Pollutant Release RegisterThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in force since March 1994, has been ratified by all 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Convention on Biological Diversity
29/12/1993 Rights: Information Participation Topics: Biodiversity Environmental education Environmental assessment Gender Indigenous peoplesThe Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted at the Earth Summit in 1992 and has been ratified by all 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Environmental Protection Act (No. 22 of 1992)
14/12/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Pollutant Release Register Environmental education BelizeThis Act establishes a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for environmental protection in Belize.