Ministry of Environment Act 2018 (P.L. 2019-108). Country/Territory Marshall Islands Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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