Environment Act 2008
(No. 10 of 2008)
This Act makes provision for the protection and management of the environment and conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources of Lesotho and for connected matters. The document outlines water quality standards and requirements for monitoring of water body quality. Article 68 outlines plans to establish access and benefit sharing legislation. It also outlines the criminal liability incurred in cases of non-compliance. As of 2024, there are no regulations implementing this, however.
Applicable country | Lesotho | ||
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Subtopics | Pollutant disposal in water sources Scope of legislation Water quality standards Water quality monitoring | ||
Original publication | 5 Dec 2008 | ||
Latest update | 5 Dec 2008 | ||
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