National Environment (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000).

Subject

Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation EIA Biodiversity Inland waters Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Coastal zone management Bank Basin/catchment/watershed Saltwater intrusion/siltation Wetlands Protected area

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

Part II of these Regulations provides for the management of wetlands and wetland resources. The objectives of this Part are to provide for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources in Uganda, to give effect to clause 2 of article 237 of the Constitution of Uganda, to ensure water catchment conservation and flood control, to ensure the sustainable use of wetlands for ecological and other purposes, to ensure that wetlands are protected as habitats for species of fauna and flora

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environment Statute, 1995 (Statute No. 4 of 1995).

Legislation | Uganda | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Inspection, Mountain area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX