Legislative Decree No. 47 of 2012 for the Establishment and Organization of the Supreme Council for the Environment. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Environmental planning Sustainable development Monitoring Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree consisting of 9 articles aims at establishing the Supreme Council for the Environment in place of the Public Commission for Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife. Main tasks of the Council are: to protect the national natural environment; to set up the future strategy for the environment and sustainable development; to follow up their implementation with the related ministries and bodies and institutions; and to monitor potentially harmful industrial activity. The Council shall have an executive body to conduct the technical, administrative and financial affairs. Council decisions are binding on all authorities in the Kingdom. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Repeals Legislative Decree No. 50 of 2002 establishing the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Wealth, Environment and Wildlife. Legislation | Bahrain | 2002 Keyword: Institution, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree No. 90 of 2012 on the formation of the Supreme Council for the Environment. Legislation | Bahrain | 2012 Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Sustainable development, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 91 of 2012 on organizing the executive body of the Supreme Council for the Environment. Legislation | Bahrain | 2012 Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Sustainable development, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX