This Act concerns the conservation and management of the environment in Malawi and prescribes environmental standards. It also concerns the conservation and management of biological (genetic) resources. The Act consists of 119 sections divided into 17 Parts, covering main areas of environmental concern, some of the areas covered are: the Environment Protection Authority; Environmental Planning; Environmental and social impact assessment, audits and monitoring; Environmental standards; Management of the Environment and Natural Resources; Pollution Control; The Environment Fund.
Climate Change is addressed in part VIII concerning management of the environment and natural resources.
Environment Management Act (No. 19 of 2017)
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2017
Most recent update
30/04/2017
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🇲🇼 Malawi
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Adaptation, Mitigation
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Just transition
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