22-47 Law No 6938 of August 31, 1981

Summary

This law, based on items VI and VII of art. 23 and in art. 235 of the Constitution, establishes the National Environmental Policy, its purposes and mechanisms of formulation and application, constitutes the National Environmental System (Sisnama) and institutes the Environmental Defense Registry.

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Issuer

Brazil

Year

1981

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Presidency of the Republic, Civil House, Sub-office for Legal Affairs; Presidência da República, Casa Civil, Subchefia para Assuntos Jurídicos (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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 15: Life on Land