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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