Environment Law. Country/Territory Afghanistan Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Environmental planning Pollution control Protected area Waste management EIA Waste disposal Authorization/permit Education Research Liability/compensation Hazardous waste Offences/penalties Freshwater resources management Sustainable development Sustainable use Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract This Law provides for the rehabilitation of the environment, and the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, living and non-living organisms. The Law consists of 9 Chapters divided into 82 articles. Full text English