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Ministry of Environment Act 2018 (P.L. 2019-108).

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Ministry of Environment and to enhance or strengthen collaboration and coordination in protection of the environment, conservation, restoration and sustainable use of natural and genetic resources, including safe guarding of related cultural resources, utilization of sustainable energy, including renewable energy, and to address mitigation and adaptation to climate change impacts and natural hazards, including through increased communication within government and stakeholders and enhanced implementation of existing Acts.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Protection of environment Renewable energy Air quality/air pollution Biodiversity Climate change Coastal zone management Community management Management/conservation Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Emissions Environmental planning Framework law Institution Marine area Precautionary principle Protected area Protection of habitats Sustainable development Sustainable use Pollution control Policy/planning High seas Marine fisheries Marine fishes Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 2 October 2019.
Abstract

This Act provides a comprehensive and collaborative focus on all matters relating to the environment, conservation, energy policy, and climate change, including through a unified approach to implementing and adjusting the existing and future relevant laws, regulations and policies, and a dedicated structure to address climate change through increasing resilience to its adverse impacts as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, composition and functions of the Ministry of Environment; establishment and functions of the Climate Change Directorate and the National Council on the Environment; reporting on adaptation and mitigation measures, including greenhouse gas inventories and progress towards any of the international or domestic commitments or measures to reduce or address greenhouse gas emissions and reduce vulnerability to climatic effects; and the development of appropriate guidance, best practices and input for climate-proofing non-public and private infrastructure and construction.

Full text
English
Website
rmiparliament.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environmental Planning and Policy Coordination (OEPPC) Act, 2003.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Climate change, Policy/planning, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX