National Environment Protection Act, 2007. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Institution GMO Protection forest Environmental planning Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Environmental standards Inspection Offences/penalties Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Waste management Waste prevention Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Sustainable development Sustainable use Biodiversity Management/conservation Endangered species Protected area Geographical area Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 31 July 2007. Abstract This Act provides for the sustainable use of natural resources, economic development and environmental conservation. Full text Dzongkha/English Website www.nec.gov.bt