National Environmental Policy 1997.

The National Environmental Policy is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. The overall objectives of the Policy are: (i) to ensure sustainable and equitable use of natural resources to meet the basic needs of present and future generations, (ii) to protect natural resources by preventing and controlling degradation, (iii) to conserve biodiversity and unique ecosystems and so natural and cultural heritage, (iv) to plan human settlements in rural and urban areas in an environmentally protective manner, (v) to raise environmental awareness, (vi) to promote community participation in management processes of environment, and (vii) to strengthen international cooperation.