Decree No. 10 /2012 approving the Statute of the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, No. 49. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere Keyword Agricultural development Desertification Hazards Institution Climate change Early warning system Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 26 May 2012. Abstract This Decree approves the Statute of the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). The above mentioned Statute, consisting of 7 Chapters and 1 Annex, specifies composition, duties and competencies of this National Institute, entitled: to preserve lives and goods; to support national economic activities in the domain of agriculture, agro-forestry, livestock, fisheries, transport and communications; to protect the environment and participate in the water resources management; to support other socio-economic activities and to exploit energy sector; and to develop international relationships in the domain of meteorology. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org