46-12 General Law on the Environment and Natural Resources

Summary

The purpose of this law is to establish the norms for the conservation, protection, improvement and restoration of the environment and natural resources, ensuring its sustainable use.

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Issuer

Dominican Republic

Year

2000

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales) (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

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

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
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