Environment Act 2008

(No. 10 of 2008)

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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 countryLesotho
Topics
Subtopics
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Scope of legislation
Water quality standards
Water quality monitoring
Original publication5 Dec 2008
Latest update5 Dec 2008
Available languages
English Environment Act 2008