Resources
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Section 2 provides for the restriction of powers of authorities to cancel the status of forests as reserved forests and prohibits the use of forest land for non-forest purposes (other than reafforestation). Section 3 grants the right to the Central Government to constitute a forest conservation advisory committee and provides for regulation making powers of the Central Government to carry out provisions of this Act. (5 sections)
Air (Prevention and Pollution Control) Act, 1981
Provisions deal with the prevention, control and abatement of air pollutants, be them solid, gas or liquid and noise as by products of industrial or domestic activities. Long and short term planning shall be devised in order to set air quality standards, create community awareness on the air pollution, prepare technical training and dossiers to carry out aforesaid measures of pollution prevention and control.
Basic Law of Hong Kong
In accordance with the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, the National People's Congress hereby enacts the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, prescribing the systems to be practised in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in order to ensure the implementation of the basic policies of the People's Republic of China regarding Hong Kong.
Wildlife Protection Act, 2006
This Act amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Its purpose is to strengthen the conservation of tigers and other endangered species by combating crimes against them through the special Crime Control Bureau.
Law on Electricity
This Law aims to regulate the power sector in the Kingdom of Cambodia.The Law aims to: establish principles for operation of the electric power industry and for the activities of licencees in the provision of electric power services; regulate the supply of electric power services; establish principles for the protection of consumers' rights; establish conditions for the investments in the electric power industry; etc.
Sub-Decree No. 35 on creation of a National Committee for Managing Climate Change
This Sub-Decree provides for the establishment of a National Committee for Managing Climate Change which shall prepare, coordinate and follow-up the implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs of the Royal Government aimed at meeting issues to prevent any climate change in the country, and to protect the environment and national resources.
Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management (1996)
The Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Management is widely implemented by the Ministry of Environment, other government institutions and relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, the law is a basic tool to prepare other laws in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Sub-Decree on Environmental Impact Assessment Process
This Decree aims to define an environmental impact assessment on all projects being evaluated by the Ministry of Environment.
Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Environment
The Ministry of Environment is established under the jurisdiction of the Royal Government of Cambodia. The Ministry shall administer and manage the environment in Cambodia. It is headed by a Minister assisted by a secretary of State and/or Under secretary. Details of organization and functioning of the Ministry shall be established by Decree. All provisions contrary to the provisions of this Law are abrogated.
Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management
The law, in common, addresses the summarised environmental fields, e.g. environmental and natural resources management and protection, public participation, etc. In this regard, for effective implementation, the law has decided to set up related Sub-Decrees as required. The law can be amended when the Royal Government and relevant ministries recognised that it has gaps.