Environmental Protection Fund Law No. 18 of 2018.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Sustainable development Special fund

Geographical area

Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law consisting of 17 articles aims at establishing a fund for environmental protection issued under some provisions of the Environmental Protection Law. Main tasks of the fund are (i) encourage any activity improving the environmental protection and conservation; (ii) enhance any development initiatives aimed at exemplary use of environmental factors and natural resource in order to achieve a sustainable development; (iii) disseminate an environmental awareness, including the use of environment-friendly manufacturing techniques; (iv) help sectors with national priorities to respect environmental compliance; and (v) strengthen cooperation and information exchange with local, regional and international organizations in relation to environmental respect.

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.moenv.gov.jo

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Law No. 6 of 2017.

Legislation | Jordan | 2017

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Biodiversity, Climate change, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Hazards, Waste management, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation No. 66 of 2009 about the Environmental Protection Fund System .

Legislation | Jordan | 2009

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Special fund, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX