ORGANIC LAW N° 04/2005 OF 08/04/2005 DETERMINING THE MODALITIES OF PROTECTION, CONSERVATION AND PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENT IN RWANDA | 04/2005 OF 08/04/2005 — Rwanda law | Esheria

ORGANIC LAW N° 04/2005 OF 08/04/2005 DETERMINING THE MODALITIES OF PROTECTION, CONSERVATION AND PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENT IN RWANDA

This article says the organic law sets the framework for protecting, conserving, and promoting the environment in Rwanda.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
04/2005 OF 08/04/2005
Status
Not in force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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This article says the organic law sets the framework for protecting, conserving, and promoting the environment in Rwanda. The provision says the environment in Rwanda is common national heritage and part of universal heritage. Every person must protect, conserve, and promote the environment; the State is responsible for doing the same. This article defines key environment terms, including natural and human environment, pollution, waste, biodiversity, and competent authority. The Government of Rwanda must set national environmental policy and develop related strategies, plans, and national programs.