Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management. Country/Territory Cambodia Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Pollution control Sustainable development Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation EIA Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The Act provides for a national environment policy, national and regional environment plans, assessment of impact on the environment of projects and activities, management of natural resources, monitoring, data collection and inspection, participation of the public in relation with the environment. It also prescribes penalties for offences defined in this Act. National and regional environment plans shall be adopted by central government upon proposals of the Ministry of Environment. Regional pl Full text English