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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.
Sub-Decree No. 47 on the creation of the National Clean Environment Day
The National Clean Environment Day is instituted and shall be celebrated the 23rd of November every year to ecreate a national awareness on the protection of the environment and the prevention and control of pollution. All citizens, armed forces , institutions and organizations , together with the appointed authorities, shall participate in cleaning and environment-friendly activities trough the day.
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.
Law on Mineral Resource Management and Exploitation
The purpose of this Law is to regulate the management and exploitation of mineral resources, and all activities related to mining operations.
Sub-Decree No. 143 (RGC) on the establishment of protected Forest zone and conservation of biodiversity
This Sub-Decree aims at establishing protected forest zones and conservation of biodiversity located in Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces. The organization and functioning of the conservation zones will be determined by a Prakas of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Law on Water Resources Management
This Law provides for rights and obligations of water users, for fundamental principles of water resources management and for the sustainable development of water resources.The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) shall be responsible for managing and supervising the implementation of this Law, and shall develop the policy on the water resources management, conservation and development.
Order No. 1 (RGC) on ceasing the prevention of imported meat and live pigs from foreign countries
This Order shall replace a previous Order issued by the Royal Government to ban the import of meat and live pigs from foreign countries as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery has been recognized to be capable of inspecting sanitary and phyto-sanitary conditions for agricultural products.
Law on Water Resources Management of the Kingdom of Cambodia
This Law provides for rights and obligations of water users, for fundamental principles of water resources management and for the sustainable development of water resources.
Royal Kram NS/RKM/0208/007 on promulgation of the Law on Protected Areas
This Law provides for the management, conservation and development of natural protected areas to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and guarantee the use of natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Sub-Decree No. 140 (RGC) on Transfer of the Land of State Permanent Forest Preserve and Grant of Land to Farmers for Development of Family Rubber Plantation in Kampong Cham Province
This Sub-Decree transfers the land area of the permanent forest preserve of 349 hectares in Kampong Cham province, which is State public property, to State private property.The mandate in possessing State private land is granted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The Land will be divided into 139 plots to be distributed to farmers of the development project of the family rubber plantation.