Decree No. 78/2022 adjusting competences, autonomy, management and operation of the National Agency for the control of environmental quality (AQUA). Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, 5th Supplement, No. 252. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Environmental standards Ecosystem preservation Pollution control Environmental planning Land-use planning Monitoring Protection of environment Sustainable use Policy/planning Standards Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Decree adjusts competences, autonomy, management and operation of the National Agency for the control of environmental quality (AQUA) under the Ministry of Environment. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of AQUA, I.P entitled to: a) Develop research to monitor the levels of contamination or environmental pollution and guarantee the sustainable development of inland and coastal natural resources; b) Implementation of measures aimed to improve research, monitoring, auditing and environmental quality control; c) Monitor the use of land, the implementation of territory planning instruments, the exploitation and use of forestry resources and control of environmental quality; d) Guarantee cooperation with national and international entities; e) Complaint of contracts and agreements in the context of public-private and community partnerships and ensure their implementation, etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements 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 Repeals Decree No. 2/2016 amending Decree No. 80/2010 on the National Agency for Environmental Quality Control (AQUA). Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 (2016) Keyword: Institution, Environmental standards, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX