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Environment Management Act 2005 (No. 1 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Fiji Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act for the protection of the natural resources and for the control and management of developments, waste management and pollution control and for the establishment of a National Environment Council and for related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Institution Environmental planning Environmental audit EIA Special fund Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Policy/planning Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Water supply
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on a date appointed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment in Fiji and in the Excusive Economic Zone of Fiji.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environment Management (EIA Process) Regulations 2007.

Legislation | Fiji | 2007

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Emergency (Cunningham River, Eastern Suva Coastline and Nukulau) Regulations 2015 (L.N. No. 36 of 2015).

Legislation | Fiji | 2015

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Hazards, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment Management (Amendment) Act No. 42 of 2020.

Legislation | Fiji | 2020

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX