Environmental Management Act 2002 (Act No. 5 of 2002). Country/Territory Eswatini Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide and promote the enhancement, protection and conservation of the environment, sustainable management of natural resources and matters incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Institution Pollution control EIA Monitoring Environmental audit Court/tribunal Access-to-information Authorization/permit Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning Environmental standards Hazards Special fund Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties PIC-prior informed consent Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Soil rehabilitation Waste management Waste prevention Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pesticides Freshwater pollution Sustainable development Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on the date or dates appointed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. Abstract The objectives of this Act are to establish a framework for environmental protection and the integrated management of natural resources on a sustainable basis; to transform the Swaziland Environment Authority into a body corporate, to establish the Swaziland Environment Fund; and to provide for various other matters to environment protection. Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Swaziland Environment Authority Act 1992 (No. 15 of 1992). Legislation | Eswatini | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Water Pollution Control Regulations, 1999 Legislation | Eswatini | 1999 Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations, 2003 (L.N. No.14 of 2003). Legislation | Eswatini | 2003 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Climate change, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, International trade, Authorization/permit, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX The Water Pollution Control Regulations, 2010. Legislation | Eswatini | 2010 Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hazards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Early warning system, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Risk assessment/management, Water quality standards, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX The Control of Plastic Bag Regulations, 2021. Legislation | Eswatini | 2021 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Royalties/fees, International trade, Offences/penalties, Waste prevention, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Air Pollution Control Regulations, 2008. Legislation | Eswatini | 2010 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX