Law and Policy Database

The Act controls ozone depleting substances in Vanuatu in accordance with the obligations under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol. The Act prohibits and restricts the importation of controlled substances and certain goods listed in the Act and its schedules. It further provides for permitting, registration and licensing of controlled substances.

The National Climate Change Policy Framework (NCCPF) embodies the Republic of the Marshall Islands' (RMI) commitments and responsibilities in relation to the action against climate change. The NCCPF presents five (5) strategic goals that provide a pathway to an integrated and whole of RMI response, including: (1) Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, including Sustainable Financing (2) Adaptation and Reducing Risks for a Climate Resilient Future (3) Energy Security and Low-Carbon Future (4) Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery (5) Building Education and Awareness, Community Mobilization, whilst being mindful of Culture, Gender and Youth.

The National Disaster Management Act was enacted to establish a National Disaster Management System for Pakistan. For this purpose, it establishes the National Disaster Management Commission composed of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and in the National Assembly, as well as various cabinet ministers concerned.

The Joint Memorandum Circular was issued to provide the guidelines for the establishment of a Violence Against Women (VAW) desk in every barangay to ensure that VAW cases are fully addressed in a gender-responsive manner.

The petition was filed by legislators and a "taxpayer" questioning an executive issuance creating the Philippine Truth Commission for being violative of separation of powers since it arrogates the power of congress to create a public office and appropriate funds for its operation. The court noted that standing to impugn the validity of a statute requires a personal and substantial interest in the case, such that he has sustained or will sustain a direct injury as a result. However, "the rule of standing is a matter of procedure, hence, can be relaxed for nontraditional plaintiffs like ordinary citizens, taxpayers, and legislators when the public interest so requires, such as when the matter is of transcendental importance, of overreaching significance to society, or of paramount public interest."

The National 3R Strategy for Waste Management refers to the principles of reducing waste, reusing and recycling resources and products. According to the policy, this could be effectively done by focusing on reducing waste, to be followed by reusing and recycling.

This document outlines a comprehensive National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) which lays out a prioritized framework for action and investment for the 2011-2016 period aimed at systematically moving Sri Lanka and its people towards a climate change resilient future. The NCCAS mirrors and supports Sri Lanka’s national development strategy as articulated in the Mahinda Chintana and is aimed at ensuring its success and sustainability.

The Environment Court Act of Bangladesh establishes an Environment Court which shall have jurisdiction over offenses under environmental laws. It establishes administrative and legal proceedings for the Environment Court, as well as the requirements to be met by said court.

The Electricity Act 2010 of Samoa provides for the appointment of a Regulator who shall mainly be responsible for the proper and effective administration of this Act and for providing advice to the Minister and to Cabinet on matters of electricity policy, among other functions provided in the Act. The Regulator is also empowered to grant, suspend and revoke electricity network, and generation licenses, as well as to develop standards of electricity services necessary for the provision of reliable, efficient, and safe electricity supply, and quality of consumer service.

The Act prescribed measures to ensure free competition in all spheres of commercial and economic activity in order to enhance economic efficiency and protect consumers from anti-competitive behavior.