National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Protection) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 26 of 2009). Pays/Territoire Nigéria Type du document Règlement Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 59 of 5 October 2011. Sujet Environnement gén., Terre et sols, Eau, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Prévention des risques biotechnologiques Planification environnementale Normes environnementales EIA Politique/planification Normes Protection de l’environnement Responsabilité/indemnisation Infractions/sanctions Terres privées Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Inondation Pollution des eaux douces Autorisation/permis Lutte contre la pollution Normes de qualité de l'eau Zones humides Bassin/captage/bassin versant Développement durable Érosion Eaux continentales Préservation de l'écosystème Protection de l'habitat Protection des espèces Faune sauvage Flore sauvage Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé These Regulations are made by the Minister of Environment pursuant to the provisions of section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007. They apply to all wetlands in Nigeria. These Regulations provide for the following; the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources; minimize and control pollution; ensure water catchments conservation and flood control; ensure the sustainable use of wetlands for ecological and tourism purposes; and ensure that wetlands are protected as habitats for species of fauna and flora. The Regulations further provide that the Agency in collaboration with relevant agencies, State and Local Governments, communities and other stakeholders, shall compile an inventory of all wetlands for determining the purposes of their conservation status. The Regulations place some enormous responsibility on State and Local Governments and land owners in the protection and sustainability of wetlands. The Regulation controls the use of wetlands and provides that a permit must be sought and obtained prior to the use of wetlands. The Regulations provide stiff penalties for its contravention. Texte intégral Anglais Références - Législation Implemente National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007 (No. 25 of 2007). Législation | Nigéria | 2007 Mot clé: Loi-cadre, Législation de base, Institution, Planification environnementale, Lutte contre la pollution, Qualité de l'air/pollution de l'air, Changement de climat, Pollution de la mer, Émissions, Mise en application, Érosion, Déchets dangereux, Monitorage, Pollution sonore (de l'environnement), Couche d'ozone, Pollution des eaux douces, Pollution du sol/qualité, Effet transfrontière, Politique/planification, Eaux usées/déversement, Bassin/captage/bassin versant, Normes de qualité de l'eau, Eaux continentales Source: FAO, FAOLEX