Environmental Act No. 193, promulgated by Royal Decree No. M/34 of 2001 (1422 Hegira).

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Environmental planning Institution Public health Education Waste management Pollution control International agreement-implementation Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force one year from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is: protection and conservation of the environment; protection of human health from activities with negative effects on the environment; conservation and sustainable development of natural resources; environmental planning as an integral part of industrial, agricultural and urban activities; and increased level of awareness on environmental issues.

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.boe.gov.sa

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Implementing Regulation of the Environmental Act No. 193 of 2001.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2001

Keyword: Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Institution, Public health, Education, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)