34-24 Decree 2820 "By which Title VIII of Law 99 of 1993 on environmental licenses is regulated"

Summary

This law decree is about the concept and score of the Environmental License, which must be obtained prior to the initiation of the project or work. The Environmental License will implicitly include all permits, authorizations and concessions for the use, exploitation and/or affectation of renewable natural resources.

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Issuer

Colombia

Year

2010

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment, Housing, and Territorial Development (Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo Territorial) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

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

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
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