Decree No. 7 of 1980 establishing the Environment Protection Committee Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Decree is to establish this Committee in order to protect and conserve the environment. This Decree is composed of 9 articles. These articles deal with the formation and composition of the Committee including competencies, meetings, the Technical Secretariat, finance sources and reporting. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh