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Law N°48/2018 on the environment

2018Adaptation, MitigationLegislativeLawMore details
Sectors: Economy-wide
This Law determines modalities for protecting, conserving and promoting the environment against climate change.

The law establishes 1) the conservation and the protection of the natural environment (soil, water resources, biodiversity, atmosphere, etc), 2) obligations to the state, decentralised entities and local communities with regard to the protection and promotion of environment, 3) the inspection and criminal investigation power in environmental matters.


Examples:
Resilient infrastructure, Fossil fuel divestment, Net zero growth plan, Sustainable fishing

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