National Environment Protection Act, 2007.

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Institution Genetically modified organism (GMO) Protection forest Environmental planning Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Environmental standards Inspection Offences/penalties EIA Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Waste management Waste prevention Freshwater pollution Sustainable development Sustainable use Biodiversity Management/conservation Endangered species Protected area Protection of species

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, 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

English/Dzongkha

Website

www.nec.gov.bt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Quality Standards, 2018.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2018

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Water quality standards, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and Hydrofluorocarbons, 2021.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2021

Keyword: Ozone layer, Protection of environment, International trade, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX