Environment Management Act, 2017 (No. 19 of 2017).

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Framework law Institution EIA Environmental audit Monitoring Environmental standards Soil pollution/quality Radiation Noise pollution Climate change Special fund Environmental planning Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties PIC-prior informed consent Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Hazardous substances Freshwater resources management Inland waters Freshwater pollution Sustainable development Sustainable use Wetlands Biodiversity Protection of habitats Genetic resources Alien species

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

This Act concerns the conservation and management of the environment in Malawi and prescribes environmental standards. It also concerns the conservation and managebasment of biological (genetic) resources. The Act consists of 119 sections divided into 17 Parts, covering main areas of environmental concern as follows: Preliminary (I); General principles (II); the Environment Protection Authority (III); Other Institutional Arrangements for Environmental Management (IV); Environmental Planning (V); Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Audits and Monitoring (VI); Environmental Standards (VII); Management Of The Environment and Natural Resources (VIII); Pollution control (IX); Biological and Genetic Resources (X); Environmental Protection Orders and Environmental Easements (XI); Inspection, analysis and records (XII); Financial Provisions (XIII); Environmental Fund (XIV); Offences (XV); Dispute Settlement (XVI); Miscellaneous provisions (XVII).

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environment Management Act (No. 23 of 1996).

Legislation | Malawi | 1996

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Pesticides, Institution, EIA, Special fund, Environmental planning, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Biodiversity, Policy/planning, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environment Management (Waste Management and Sanitation) Regulations, 2008.

Legislation | Malawi | 2008

Keyword: Harbour, Local government, Solid waste, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Governance, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Inventory, Packaging/labelling, Monitoring, Processing/handling, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Risk assessment/management, Sewerage, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste prevention, Business/industry/corporations, Institution, Integrated management, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, PIC-prior informed consent, Royalties/fees, Organic waste, EIA, Disinfection/disinfestation, Cleaning agents/detergents, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX