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Decree No. 2/2016 amending Decree No. 80/2010 on the National Agency for Environmental Quality Control (AQUA).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 17.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Institution Environmental standards Ecosystem preservation Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Decree consolidates and republishes the National Agency for Environmental Quality Control (AQUA) under the Ministry of Environment. Amendments establish the institution responsibilities such as: developing the research indicating the levels of environmental pollution and guaranteeing the interpretation of the main environmental component data in the sustainable development of natural, terrestrial and marine-coastal resources; adopting and implementing measures to improve the research, monitoring and control of the environment; carrying out inspections on the use and enjoyment of land, implementation of land-use planning, operation and utilization of forest resources and control environmental quality.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 80/2010 creating the National Agency for Environmental Quality Control (AQUA).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2010

Keyword: Institution, Environmental standards, Ecosystem preservation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Decision No. 4/2020 approving the composition of the National Agency for Environmental Quality Control (AQUA).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2020

Keyword: Institution, Environmental standards, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 78/2022 adjusting competences, autonomy, management and operation of the National Agency for the control of environmental quality (AQUA).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2022

Keyword: Institution, Environmental standards, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Land-use planning, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX