National Environmental Policy

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The National Environmental Policy was adopted by the Council of Ministers as a part of the implementation of the Five-Year Government Plan (1995-1999). The Policy provides guidance for the establishment of national environment plans and legislations, aiming at conciliating development with environment protection. Under this broad scope, the 1995 National Policy proposes a set of activities in the short and long term in the field of the environment.<br />
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The Policy suggests the adoption of an Environment Law and regulations, followed by the creation of a Ministry for Co-ordination of Environmental Action, and an Environmental Monitoring Centre.<br />
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General recommendation of the following issues: marine and coastal area protection; engagement of the private sector in environmental management; development of databases and research activities; investments in environmental education projects; the engagement of civil society with environmental protection; waste management; and international co-opera-tion.

National Environmental Policy

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