196-2 Environmental Assessment Guidelines Volume 1: Generic. Second Edition: August 2009

Summary

This document is the second edition of the Environmental Assessment Guidelines Volume I: Generic. The new edition includes guidelines for Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Management Plans. Although the legislative framework regarding these Guidelines is not yet in place all stakeholders, both governmental and non-governmental, are strongly urged to use these guidelines as a basis for good environmental management practices.

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Issuer

Suriname

Year

2009

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

National Institute for Environment and Development in Suriname (NGO)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

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

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
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