176-4 The Environmental Management Act, 2004

Summary

An Act to provide for legal and institutional framework for sustainable management of environment; to outline principles for management, impact and risk assessments, prevention and control of pollution, waste management, environmental quality standards, public participation, compliance and enforcement; to provide a basis for implementation of international instruments of environment; to provide for implementation of the National Environment Policy; to repeal the National Environment Management Act, 1983 and to provide for continued existence of the National Environment Management Council; to provide for the establishment of the National Environmental Trust Fund and to provide for other related matters.

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Issuer

Tanzania

Year

2004

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

Parliament (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Construction
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions