Law No. 37 of 2008 establishing the Ministry of Environment. Country/Territory Iraq Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Environmental planning Pollution control Public health Environmental standards Waste management Monitoring Radiation Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law, consisting of 15 articles divided in 4 Chapters, establishes the Iraqi Ministry of Environment and outlines its mandate to protect and conserve the environment, as well as protect the residents of Iraq from environmental pollutants and environmental risks to human health. Other duties include the development of environmental policies and programs, as well as the creation and enforcement of environmental standards. Full text Arabic Website www.iraq-lg-law.org References - Legislation Implemented by Instructions No.3 of 2015 on Hazardous Waste Management. Legislation | Iraq | 2015 Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste management, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Registration, Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Pollution control, EIA, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX