UNEP would like to thank the World Resources Institute, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University and the University of Strathclyde for their invaluable assistance with the collation of these laws, as well as its long-standing partner FAOLEX.

 

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| 2005 |
Rwanda
Loi organique nº 04/2005 du 8 avril 2005 portant modalités de protéger, sauvegarder et promouvoir l'environnement au Rwanda.

La présente loi organique détermine les modalités de protéction, sauvegarde et promotion de l'environnement au Rwanda. Elle vise notamment à: - protéger l'environnement, la population et son habitat; - établir les principes fondamentaux relatifs à la protection de l'environnement contre toutes les formes de dégradation afin de valoriser les ressources naturelles, de lutter contre toutes sortes de...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Plastic waste, Waste management
Legislation
| 2005 |
Fiji
Environment Management Act 2005 (No. 1 of 2005).

This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment in Fiji and in the Excusive Economic Zone of Fiji. The Act, among other things: defines principles and purposes of environmental protection; establishes the National Environment Council and defines its function and powers; defines functions and powers of the Department responsible for Environment; provides with respect to the internal...

Keywords
Enforcement, Waste management
Legislation
| 2004 |
Malta
Eco-Contribution Act (CAP 473)

This Act makes provision on the imposition of an eco-contribution on products which result in waste (those specified in the First and Second Columns of the First Schedule). In cases of recovery of waste from products on which eco-contribution is paid in terms of this Act, the producers of those products may be granted a credit of the contribution paid against eco-contributions which may fall due...

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Levies, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2003 |
United Republic of Tanzania
Fisheries Act, 2003 (No. 22 of 2003).

An Act to regulate fishing and the fishing industry, and aquaculture development in the Republic of Tanzania. The Act consists of 59 sections divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Administration (II); Development of the fishing industry (III); Aqua cultural development (IV); Management and control of the fishing industry (V); Fish quality, management and standards (VI); Financial...

Keywords
Enforcement, Fines, Marine litter, Pollution of the marine environment, Fishing gear, Impacts, Certification, Product standardization, Consultations
Legislation
| 2002 |
Mauritius
Environment Protection Act

Provisions for the establishment, functions and powers, organisation, etc., for the pollution prevention measures, the establishment of standards and other matters relating to environment protection - Includes the protection and management of coastal and maritime zones and the prevention, reduction and control of pollution in the zone.

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Recycling, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 2002 |
Dominica
Solid Waste Management Act 2002 (No. 1 of 2002).

This Act provides for the establishment of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation, defines its powers and functions and provides for other matters relating to the Corporation. It also provides rules for the management, transport and handling of solid waste including hazardous waste and organic waste. It prohibits the unauthorized disposal of solid waste and provides for the licensing of...

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Medical waste, Plastic waste, Waste collection, Waste management
Legislation
| 2002 |
Jamaica
National Solid Waste Management Act.

This Act establishes the National Solid Waste Management Authority, makes provision for the management of solid waste by the Authority and related matters, provides rules for the recycling of waste and prescribes offences. The National Solid Waste Management Authority, established as a body corporate, shall be responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste in Jamaica and shall advise...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Enforcement, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 2002 |
Zimbabwe
Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27].

This Act provides for the establishment of the National Environmental Council, the Environmental Management Agency, Environment Management Board, the Standards and Enforcement Committee and the Environment Fund, provides for the formulation of environmental quality standards and environmental plans, provides for environmental impact assessments audit and monitoring of projects and for other...

Keywords
Waste prevention, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Levies, Waste management, Littering
Legislation
| 2002 |
India
Tamil Nadu Plastic Articles (Prohibition of Sale, Storage, Transport and Use) Act, 2002.

The purpose of this Act is to prohibit the sale, storage, transport and use of certain plastic articles for the protection of the environment and public health. No person shall sell, store, transport or use any non-reusable carry bag, cup, tumbler or plate made of, or containing, plastic. No owner or person in charge of any food establishment shall use any plastic articles in their establishments...

Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Single-use plastic products