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The fundamental law declares that the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is an independent sovereign nation. The government is composed of the Executive headed by the President, the judiciary and legislative called the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. The constitution of Myanmar recognizes certain fundamental rights and specifically provides that the Union is the ultimate owner of all lands and all natural resources.
The Myanmar Climate Change Master Plan (2018-2030) intends to mainstream the prioritized sectoral actions identified in the Myanmar Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. Specifically, the Master Plan focuses on agriculture, fisheries and livestock; environment and natural resources; energy, transport and industry; cities, towns and human settlements; climate hazards and health; and education, science and technology.
The Myanmar National Framework for Community Disaster Resilience gives guidance to stakeholders in creating resilient communities in Myanmar. It sets out actions aimed at resilience building to aid in the preparation of communities in facing disasters and their impacts, as well as to facilitate recovery.
The Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management sets out a granular strategy in order to comprehensively address the climate change impacts in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The proposed actions on the critical issues provide an updated action plan which could apply whether the source of the risk is climate driven or otherwise.
The Act establishes a National Environmental Protection Authority for the protection and management of the environment in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The primary purpose of the Authority shall be to preserve and improve the quality of the environment.
The Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Management details a holistic strategy for a collaborative effort to address risk in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The JNAP builds on the Disaster Risk Management National Actional Plan.
The Coast Conservation Act vests administration, control, custody and management of the Coastal Zone, as well as administrative provisions, on the National Environmental Protection Authority. It provides for a survey of the coastal zone and the preparation of a coastal zone management plan.
The Marine Water Quality Regulations identify the uses for which the marine waters of the Republic of the Marshall Islands shall be maintained and protected, to specify water quality standards required to maintain designated uses and to prescribe regulations necessary for implementing, achieving and maintaining marine water quality. The Regulations declare that it is the policy of the state to maintain water quality that will provide for the propagation of aquatic life, protect marine resources, enhancement of human subsistence uses, and for recreation in and on the water.
The Public Water Supply Regulations were promulgated for the purpose of establishing minimum standards and requirements as determined by the Republic of the Marshall Islands' Environmental Protection Authority to be necessary for public health and safety, as well as to ensure that public water supply systems and water supply sources are protected against contamination and pollution. The Regulations also require a valid permit from the authority to build, operate or modify a public water system, which shall be valid for a period of three (3) years. The Regulations further impose requirements to be met in the operation and maintenance of water supply facilities and for self-monitoring by a supplier of water.
The fundamental law defines the Republic of Maldives as a sovereign, independent and democratic Republic based on the principles of Islam and a unitary State. The constitution also provides for the territory of Maldives, the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Powers of government, as well as the definition of the citizens of Maldives and its national symbols.