Presidential Decree No. 45/18 approving the Statute of the Ministry of Environment (MINAMB)

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This Presidential Decree modifies the structure and functions of the Ministry of Environment (MINAMB) in order to respond to the new challenges the Executive faces in this area. It consists of 33 articles divided into four Chapters and three Annexes, and it establishes the composition, duties and responsibilities of MINAMB.

As part of the modifications it creates a Climate Change Cabinet, in charge of promoting and coordinating climate change adaptation and mitigation projects/programs. It also establishes a National Environment Fund.

This document replaces <a href="http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/presidential-decree-85-14-which-approves-the-statute-of-the-ministry-for-environment-minamb/">Presidential Decree 85/14</a>