Meteorology, Geoscience and Ozone Services Act No. 7 of 2021. País/Territorio Samoa Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2021 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to regulate the management of meteorology (weather and climate), geo-science and ozone services and establish the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and for related purposes. Materia Aire y atmósfera, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Cambio climático Recopilación de datos/informes Peligros Sistema de alerta temprana Capa de ozono Principio de cautela Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of assent by the Head of State. Resumen This Act lays down rules for: (I) giving recognition and authority to continue the functions of the Meteorology, Geoscience and Ozone Services Division; (II) promoting the development and improvement of meteorological forecasting, geo-science and ozone layer protection and regulatory services for Samoa; (III) establishing and maintaining the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to enable individuals, communities and organisations threatened by a meteorological geo-science, ozone related event to prepare, and to act appropriately, and in sufficient time to reduce the risk of harm to human life, damage to property and the environment arising from the impact of such events; and (IV) ensuring that functions of the Division contribute to the safety, security and protection of life and property through early detection analysis of available data and notification of all potential natural risks. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.palemene.ws