Decree No. 21/2013/ND-CP defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water Keyword Institution Climate change Sustainable development Governance Monitoring Mining Land-use planning Survey/mapping Minerals Geographical area Asia, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into on 1 May 2013. Abstract This Circular, consisting of 6 articles, establishes the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as a governmental agency performing the state management of land; water resources; minerals and geology; environment; hydro-meteorology; climate change; survey and cartography; integrated and unified management of sea areas and islands; and public services in the sectors and fields under its management. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Ministry, ent Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 25/2008/ND-CP defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2008 | Repealed Keyword: Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Land-use planning, Management/conservation, Mining Source: FAO, FAOLEX