National Environment Management Act (No. 19 of 1983).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Institution

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the National Environment Management Council, its functions and for other related matters incident to its establishment. "Environment" is defined as land, water and atmosphere of the earth. The functions of the Council are spelled out in article 4 and they include the formulation of policies on environmental management, coordination of activities, evaluating pollution control policies and activities of the Government, proposing legislation, promoting educational programmes, etc. The Council shall be headed by a Director-General. The Act also contains financial and administrative provisions and the schedule sets out the composition of the Council.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Special fund, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity, Precautionary principle, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Plant protection, Coastal zone management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX