Environmental Management Act 2002

(Act No. 5 of 2002)

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This law establishes a framework for environmental protection programs and the management of natural resources. It mandates that pollutant disposal in water sources be monitored. It also establishes Eswatini's sovereignty over its genetic resources, and explicitly considers genetic material as one of its natural resources to protect and conserve.

Applicable countryEswatini
Topics
Subtopics
Access to resources
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Water quality monitoring
Scope of legislation
Original publication1 Jan 2002
Entered into force1 Jan 2002
Latest update1 Jan 2002
Available languages
English Environmental Management Act 2002 (Act No. 5 of 2002)