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

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation EIA Biodiversity Inland waters Freshwater pollution Coastal zone management Basin/catchment/watershed Saltwater intrusion/siltation Pollution control 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, and to prevent pollution. The Technical Committee on Biodiversity Conservation established under section 11 of the Statute shall be responsible for advising the Board and the Executive Director on the wise use, management and conservation of wetland resources. Specific functions of the Committee are set out in regulation 6, whereas functions of District Environment Committees are set out in regulation 7. The Minister may declare protected wetlands under regulation 8. Other regulations of Part II concern inventarisation of wetlands and the use of wetlands and granting of use permits.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Act, 1995 (Cap 153).

Legislation | Uganda | 1995

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX