Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management (Preah Reach Kram/NS-RKM-1296/36). Country/Territory Cambodia Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Sustainable development Framework law Pollution control EIA Monitoring Data collection/reporting Public participation Policy/planning Protection of environment Freshwater pollution Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, 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 plans shall be consistent with the national plan. All plans shall be reviewed at least every 5 years. The national plan shall identify important environmental issues and set forth measures of environmental management (arts. 2-5). Article 6 sets out the principals of impact assessment. Articles 8 to 11 outline principles of management of natural resources including wildlife, fisheries, and forestry. Article 12 concerns control of pollution. An Environment Endowment Fund is established under section 20. Full text Khmer/English References - Legislation Implemented by Sub-Decree on Establishing Protected Forest and Biodiversity Conservation “Prey Long”. Legislation | Cambodia | 2008 Keyword: Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Endangered species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Prakas No. 387 on the Launch of Standards of the Quantity of Toxins or Hazardous Substances Allowed to be Disposed. Legislation | Cambodia | 2015 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Standards, Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree on the Establishment of the National Council for Sustainable Development. Legislation | Cambodia | 2015 Keyword: Sustainable development, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX