Basic Environmental Law No. 5/98. Country/Territory Angola Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Institution Pollution control Environmental planning Environmental standards Land-use planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Sustainable development EIA Protection of environment Protection of habitats Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 37 articles divided into seven Chapters and one Annex, establishes basic principles to be carried out by the Government of Angola on the following issues: 1) natural heritage protection; 2) ecosystem preservation and 3) environmental conservation, in order to guarantee the quality of human life. This Law concerns the National Programme of Environmental Management, to be drawn up according to the national legislation. It specifies conditions and requirements to be satisfie Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implemented by Presidential Decree No. 153/11 approving the Regulation on production, import, export, marketing and transport of substances damaging the ozone layer. Legislation | Angola | 2011 Keyword: Ozone layer, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 51/04 on Environmental Impact Assessment. Legislation | Angola | 2004 Keyword: EIA, Research, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 59/2007 on Environmental Licensing. Legislation | Angola | 2007 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 194/11 approving the Regulation on damages caused to Environment. Legislation | Angola | 2011 Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Polluter pays principle Source: FAO, FAOLEX