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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Act, 2014.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Forestry, Cultivated plants, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Climate change Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Framework law Ecosystem preservation Sustainable development EIA Emissions Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Dispute settlement Financing International trade Biodiversity Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Plant protection Waste management Sewerage Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act aims to provide for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development in the Province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Act consists of 40 Sections.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Tribunal Rules 2016.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2016

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX