Presidential Decree No. 46/14 approving the National Action Programme to fight Desertification (PANCOD).
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Abstract
This Presidential Decree approves the National Action Programme to fight Desertification (PANCOD). This Programme, consisting of 11 Sections (in the Annex), establishes a social participatory process, through public consultations, to define the objectives and actions to be taken in the framework of this programme. The aim of this programme is to reduce poverty and social inequality, to wide in a sustainable way the productivity of regions subject to droughts and soil degradation in order to preserve, conserve and promote the sustainable use of natural resources, to fulfil the commitment of the UN Convention on the Fighting to Desertification (UNCCD). Geographical maps of vulnerable areas are specified in the text.
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Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Diário da República, I Série, No. 38.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto Presidencial n. 46/14 - Aprova o Programa de Acção Nacional de Combate a Desertificação (PANCOD).