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Royal Decree No.M/165 of 2020 issuing the Environment Law.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of environment Emissions Pollution control Framework law Authorization/permit Hazards Marine pollution Afforestation/reforestation Fuelwood Grazing National parks Timber Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Effluent waste water/discharge Territorial sea Freshwater pollution Inland waters Sustainable use Protection of species Wild flora Wildlife products Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Act consisting of 49 articles divided into 9 Chapters aims at protecting the environment, its development and sustainability, adherence to environmental principles, and the regulation of the environment sector and related activities and services. Article 3 establishes, as a general principle, that it is prohibited to engage in any activities that are ecological or have an environmental impact without obtaining a permit or license and according to what is specified by the regulations.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
laws.boe.gov.sa; https

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environmental Act No. 193, promulgated by Royal Decree No. M/34 of 2001 (1422 Hegira).

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2001

Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Institution, Public health, Education, Waste management, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, EIA, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Executive Regulation For Controls and Procedures Pertaining to Financial Dues for Environmental Licenses, Permits, and Services For the Environmental Law issued by the Royal Decree No. (m/165) 2020.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, EIA, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation For Apprehension of Violations and Imposition of Penalties For the Environmental Law Issued by the Royal Decree No. (m/165) 2020.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Access-to-justice, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation for the protected areas.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Protected area, Governance, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation for Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Coastal zone management, Desertification, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Marine area, Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Research, Risk assessment/management, Protected area, Inland waters, Hazards, Aquatic plants, Management/conservation, Continental shelf, Ecosystem preservation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Early warning system, EIA, Maritime zone, Navigation, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation for the Environmental Law for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia

Keyword: Desertification, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Inspection, Monitoring, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Hazards, Policy/planning, Afforestation/reforestation, Ecosystem preservation, Forest management/forest conservation, Grazing, Inventory, National parks, Pastoralism, Public forest, Soil rehabilitation, Coastal zone management, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation For the Environmental Rehabilitation of Degraded Sites and Remediation of Polluted Sites.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia

Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Policy/planning, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Inspection, Institution, Protection of environment, Public land, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation for the Prevention and Remediation of Soil Pollution.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Monitoring, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Pollution control, Procedural matters, Data collection/reporting, Research, Resource/damage valuation, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation for the Environmental Law for the Protection of Aqueous Media from Pollution.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Inspection, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Residues, Surface water, Waste disposal, Waste management, Water quality standards, Standards, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Enforcement/compliance, Territorial sea, Maritime zone, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Groundwater, Offences/penalties, Sewerage, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation For Environmental Inspections and Audits For the Environmental Law Issued by the Royal Decree No. (m/165) 2020.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Inspection, Environmental audit, Institution, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Certification, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulation For Logging For the Environmental Law issued by the Royal Decree No. (m/165) 2020.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2021

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Institution, Framework law, Timber, Authorization/permit, Collecting/harvesting, Forest management/forest conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Regulations on Hunting Wild Organisms for the Environmental Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/165 of 2020.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, International trade, Protected area, Protection of environment, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Migratory species, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Birds, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Institution, Marine fishes, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX