This Act provides for the organisation of State actions for the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters in Belize. It includes requirements for public inquiries in the decision-making process of plans, programmes and policies.
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Policy instruments
Disaster Preparedness and Response Act (No. 10 of 2000)
21/06/2000 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental education BelizeCoastal Zone Management Act (No. 39 of 1998)
01/05/2000 Rights: Information Participation Justice BarbadosThis Act provides for the more effective management of the coastal resources of Barbados, for the conservation and enhancement of those resources and for matters related thereto.
Environmental Management Act (No. 3 of 2000)
13/03/2000 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Environmental education Trinidad and TobagoThis 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 and...
National Disaster Management Act (No. 5 of 1998)
01/06/1999 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental education Saint Kitts & NevisThis Act provides for the effective management and control of disasters and related or incidental matters in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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.
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.
Town and Country Planning Act (No. 45 of 1992)
15/07/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Cities Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesThis Act enables the orderly and progressive development of land and the proper planning of town and country areas in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Land Conservation and Improvement Act (No. 10 of 1992)
18/04/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Saint LuciaThe Act provides for the conservation of land in Saint Lucia and the establishment of the Land Conservation Board.
Constitution of the Republic of Suriname
30/09/1987 Rights: Information Participation Justice SurinameThe Constitution of the Republic of Surinames highlights citizen participation and the construction of a just society. The State shall create the conditions for citizens to participate in a democratic and effective manner in the development process of the nation. The central authority shall...
