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The National Environment Cleaning Authority Act 2022 (No. 7 of 2022).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Institution Marine pollution Climate change Governance Right to clean/healthy environment Human rights
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act aims to provide for the establishment of the National Environment Cleaning Authority. The Authority shall be responsible for – (a) the development of a National Cleaning and Embellishment Strategy with an Action Plan to embellish Mauritius and keep Mauritius clean, in consultation with relevant Ministries and other stakeholders; (b) identifying and prioritising, in collaboration with relevant Ministries and other stakeholders, the sites to be kept clean and embellished; and (c) coordinating, monitoring and supervising the implementation of cleaning and embellishment programmes. The Authority shall have such powers as may be necessary to discharge its functions most efficiently and effectively and may, in particular – (a) cause any cleaning and embellishment works to be undertaken by a local authority, the Road Development Authority, the Tourism Authority, the Beach Authority and other relevant stakeholders, including entities financed by the National Environment and Climate Change Fund; (b) assist, and be assisted by , a local authority, the Road Development Authority, the Tourism Authority, the Beach Authority and other relevant stakeholders, including entities financed by the National Environment and Climate Change Fund; and (c) enter into any contract or agreement.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mu