Decree of 21 July 2008 instituting the National Commission against Desertification – CNCD. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Desertification Hazards Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree is composed of 12 articles. It institutes, within the Ministry for Environment, the National Commission against Desertification (CNCD), as a body having deliberative and advisory functions. The Decree defines its composition and procedure for approving the Statute. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 11.932 creating the National Commission to Fight against Desertification (CNCD). Legislation | Brazil | 2024 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Desertification, Hazards, Governance, Climate change, Erosion, Soil conservation/soil improvement Source: FAO, FAOLEX