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Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives (Law No. 4/93).

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Framework law Environmental planning Pollution control EIA Offences/penalties Protection of environment Policy/planning Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act lays down the basic principles and rules of environment protection in the Maldives. Environmental guidance shall be provided by the government bodies concerned (sect. 2). The Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment shall be responsible for formulating policies, as well as rules and regulations regarding the environment in areas that do not already have a designated government authority to carry out such functions (sect. 3). The same Ministry shall be responsible for identifying protected areas and natural reserves and for drawing up the necessary rules and regulations for their protection and preservation (sect. 4). An impact assessment study shall be submitted to the Ministry before implementing any development project that may have a potentially impact on the environment (sect. 5). The Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment has the authority to terminate any project that has an undesirable impact on the environment (sect. 6). Section 7 and 8 concern the prevention and reduction of pollution. Section 9 prescribes offences and penalties. (11 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2007.

Legislation | Maldives | 2007

Keyword: Environmental planning, Pollution control, EIA, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Regulations, no. R/58 of 2013.

Legislation | Maldives | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of environment, Ecosystem preservation, Public health, Polluter pays principle, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protected area, Waste disposal, Waste management, Sustainable use, Integrated management, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Standards, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Transboundary movement of waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on the protection and maintenance of forestry in the Maldives rural areas, no. R/92 of 2022.

Legislation | Maldives | 2022

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Timber extraction/logging, Protection of environment, Forest species, Fuelwood, Protection of species, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Natural Resources and Naturally Protected Species Regulations, no. R/25 of 2021.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Bycatch, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Hunting/capture, Community management, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Protected area, Protection of environment, Standards, Wild fauna, Birds, Migratory species, Offences/penalties, Registration, Reptiles, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 2012 (No. 2012/R-27)

Legislation | Maldives | 2012

Keyword: Environmental planning, Pollution control, EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Public participation, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protected Areas Regulation (No. 2018/R-78).

Legislation | Maldives | 2018

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Governance, National parks, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree no. 9/2021 to ban the production and sales of single-use plastic products.

Legislation | Maldives | 2021

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Protection of environment, Public health, Sustainable use, Cleaning agents/detergents, Pollution control, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

1st Amendment to Environment Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives.

Legislation | Maldives | 2014

Keyword: Governance, Policy/planning, Environmental planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX