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Environmental Management Act 2002 (Act No. 5 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Eswatini
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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
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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