Mlmb covers every law included in burma code, in addition to every myanmar law enacted since 1948 when myanmar became independent. The national environmental policy sets the direction for the ongoing enhancement and implementation of the environmental conservation law 2012 throughrules and procedures. Jan 15, 2016 new environmental impact rules released the environmental impact assessment eia procedure approved by the cabinet in november was drafted with support from asian development bank and based on guidelines from the international finance corporation. Ministry of natural resources and environmental conservation. In 1985, 405 square miles were lost through deforestation. How environmental policy can help myanmar magazine articles.
National land use policy is normally laid down with various objectives including land ownership and tenure security, equitable allocation, productivity for investment, sustainable environmental conservation, and enjoyment of natural beauty. In mldb, myanmar laws which are categorized according to year of issue and area of laws are available. The environmental coservation law 2012 and the enviornmental conservation rules 2014 can be downloaded from the following links. Heavy traffic on insein road, in yangons northern outskirts. Deforestation in yangon region has also had a negative effect on air quality. Myanmar environment in myanmar the principal environmental threat comes from cyclones and flooding during the monsoon season, and regular earthquakes. National environment and health action plan grantham. Government policies concerning the environment and sustainable development are likely to both guide and depend for success upon the knowledge and support of the citizenry. European law firm with asian offices in yangon, singapore, kuala lumpur, delhigurgaon and shanghai ca. Other ministries in myanmar with tasks connected to environmental matters were also. Under the 2012 environmental protection law, the ministry of environmental conservation and forestry sets quality standards on factory emissions, effluents, solid waste, production procedures.
Executive plan 2010 the national environment and health action plan nehap, developed by the thennational commission for environmental affairs and the department of health within the ministry of health, aims to increase capacity in environmental health management. Like other developing countries, the major source of environmental problems in myanmar lies in the problem of underdevelopment rather than in industrial pollution and unsustainable lifestyle. Aug 11, 2009 myanmar environment in myanmar the principal environmental threat comes from cyclones and flooding during the monsoon season, and regular earthquakes. Myanmar has common borders with five neighboring countries and has a very long coastal line of about 2234 km along the bay of bengal and the andaman sea. Funding for this ilo publication was provided by the united states department of labor project mmr10usa. Ministerial statement on global environment and energy in. Page 4 of 10 the law contains several positive references to the important role of media in society, and expands legal protection for media freedoms and the rights of media workers. With many environmental assets, and industrial pressure only beginning to develop, it could effectively form policies and regulations that ensure sustainable growth and conservation of key natural resources. Downloand environmental conservation law english version download environmental conservation rules english version. Nov 01, 2019 myanmars sez working body announced that the longsuspended dawei sez project will be resurrected this october, in a move which is set to clash with the environmental conservation law because there is no known sitewide environment assessment conducted or approved. The worldwide growth in environmental awareness over the past thirty years has been accompanied by a parallel recognition of the need for environmental education ee. The environmental conservation law the pyidaungsu hluttaw law no.
This list is intended to support investors to comply with myanmar s laws, and may be updated from time to time. Myanmar recognize the importance of biodiversity and conservation of natural resources. Initial environmental examination iee an iee is the initial process which studies whether or not the potential impacts of a project, business or activity will be significant, and whether or not it is necessary to carry out an environmental impact assessment, or to prepare and submit other stipulated documents. More than 77 businessrelated laws and 149 regulations are translated in english. The focus of the presentation will be on environmental management plans initial environmental examinations environmental impact assessments national emissions guidelineslegal experts will provide a broad overview of. Myanmar has some 1709 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles according to figures from the world conservation monitoring centre. Ministry of environmental conservation and foresty nay pyi taw 2012 the environmental conservation law the pyidaungsu hluttaw law no. Myanmars protected area system lags behind its peers in the region, but conservation groups are stepping up programs.
Below is a list of sector laws which are related to environmental regulation or management. Overview of myanmars environmental and climate change. Myanmars sez working body announced that the longsuspended dawei sez project will be resurrected this october, in a move which is set to clash with the environmental conservation law because there is no known sitewide environment assessment conducted or. Environmental protection and conservation occupy a place of special significance on the national agenda of myanmar, and myanmar s national commission for environmental affairs will continue to strengthen its efforts for preserving and protecting the environment while participating and cooperating in the global effort. List of myanmar s laws relating to environmental management the below information has been adapted from. Environmental conservation law pyidaungsu hluttaw law no. The law amending the myanmar mines law union parliament law no. While an embryonic civil society was consulted on aspects of the law, its leaders remained uninformed on the details. Myanmar is the largest mainland country in southeast asia. Therefore, central to myanmars approach to the environment issue is the protection and conservation of environment in the national endeavour. Legal advice tax advice incorporation services corporate secretarial services. It is intended for general guidance and cannot be taken to constitute legal advice. List of myanmars laws relating to environmental management dica.
List of myanmars laws relating to environmental management the below information has been adapted from. How environmental policy can help myanmar magazine. The environmental impact assessment eia procedure signed off by cabinet in november specifies the type and. This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. This publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the united. Introduction what is the law of contract in myanmar and how far does it differ from modern english contract. Overview of the water environment standards and effluent standards and its implementation myanmar mu mu than assistant director irrigation and water utilization management department 28 29, july 2016 overview of the environmental standards legal framework environmental conservation law, 2012 environmental conservation rules, 2014. June, 2014 the republic of the union of myanmar ministry of environmental conservation and forestry notification no.
Understanding the law of contract in myanmar professor andrew burrows qc, fba, dcl professor of the law of england, university of oxford, fellow of all souls college 1. This law shall be called the environmental conservation law. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry. Environmental legislations related to green productivity improvement in myanmar 17 march 2014 by u kyaw san naing, environmental conservation department, ministry of environmental conservation. While an embryonic civil society was consulted on aspects of the. Air pollution is due to the excessive discharge of particulate matters, fumes and chemicals into the atmosphere and their suspension in the.
Thein sein between 2011 and 2016, with an environmental law. Downloand environmental conservation law english version download environmental conservation rules english version thilawa special economic zone management committee. Environmental governance in myanmar social clarity. Environmental protection ecpp, iee and eia thilawa sez. Air pollution, water pollution, garbage domestically prohibited goods and pollution of the natural environment are all challenges for india. Environmental regulation directorate of investment and. Environmental conservation law myanmar law library. Environmental conservation department of myanmar, vermont.
With the japanasean summit approaching, a local rights group is calling on japanese investors to back away from the controversial dawei special economic zone sez until international best practices for compensation and environmental protection are established. Needs assessment for effective implementation of the. Prevention from danger of chemical and associated materials. Myanmar law library mll contains much legislation and case law in both english and burmese in pdf. It can also cause damage to early development stages of fish, shrimp, crab, amphibians and other animals, the most severe effects being decreased reproductive capacity and impaired lar. New myanmar companies law enacted on 6 december 2017, president u htin kyaw gave presidential assent to the myanmar companies bill approved by the myanmar parliament, ushering this highly anticipated legislation into law in myanmar. Full text of the state law and order restoration council law no.
New environmental impact rules released the myanmar times. With many environmental assets, and industrial pressure only beginning to develop, it could effectively form policies and regulations that ensure sustainable growth. Myanmars new environmental conservation law and status of rules. Environmental conservation department of myanmar, vermont law. The health ministry reported 12 new covid19 cases, bringing to 74 the total number of people infected with the dreaded disease in myanmar as at 10. Both joint venture partners are expected to contribute to the cost of a producing an environmental impactassessment. Moreover, it translated laws into english and published in three volumes as myanmar laws 19881989, myanmar laws 1997 and myanmar laws 19981999. Home news departments union minister office department of mines department of geological survey and mineral explorer no. Laws and policies within the republic of the union of. Citizens investment law 20 proposals under the new law submitted since april 2017 distinguishes between citizen investor and foreign investor citizen investor includes enterprises established only by citizens which is at odds with the draft of the new companies law but see rule 4 b. Environmental conservation law continued responsibilities of project proponent business owner for reducing environmental impact section 14.
Policy gaps for environmental protection in the sagaing region of. Nay pyi taw, myanmar the government of myanmar today announced new requirements, developed with assistance from the asian development bank adb, for assessing the environmental and social impacts of investment projects. Alarm sounded on yangon air pollution frontier myanmar. Pdf the way the environment has been historically perceived in myanmar. Itestablishes a foundation for decisionmaking on economic and social development and activities by. As for environmental protection for setting up a business and commencement of commercial operation by an investor in thilawa special economic zone tsez, the following actions are requested in the three stages. Acidification the lowering of soil and water ph due to acid precipitation and deposition usually through precipitation. Environmental legislations related to green productivity improvement in myanmar 17 march 2014 by u kyaw san naing, environmental conservation department, ministry of environmental conservation and forestry.
Myanmar s protected area system lags behind its peers in the region, but conservation groups are stepping up programs. Preparatory stage for starting construction, construction stage, and regular operation stage. New eia requirements to help safeguard myanmars environment. The yangon police act, 1899 provisions on offences which affect the human environment. Nature is also causing some drastic effects on india. Mar 25, 2016 under the 2012 environmental protection law, the ministry of environmental conservation and forestry sets quality standards on factory emissions, effluents, solid waste, production procedures, processes and products. Communications and media law company law constitutional law criminal law ecommerce electoral law energy law environmental law health law insurance law intellectual property law labor law law sources litigation and court procedure mining law tax law transport and maritime law. List of myanmars laws relating to environmental management. Readily available environmental information and data is an essential prerequisite for government planners to make effective development decisions and realize sustainable development goals. Myanmar investment law 2016 environmental conservation law 2012.
The objectives of this environmental law, consisting of xiv chapters, are as follows. In the implementation of land use policy, it is required to have systematic. A person causing of pollution shall treat, emit, discharge and deposit the substances which cause pollution in accord with environmental quality standards. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica pdf 1. Global environmental concerns bureau of energy efficiency 174 may affect the distribution of phytoplanktons, which form the foundation of aquatic food webs. The union of myanmar is situated in south east asia and the length of 2200 km is extending from the north to the south and 950 km from the east to the west. Achieving environmental sustainability in myanmar myanmar is at a critical crossroads. National laws and regulations related to environmental protection. Environmental awareness and environmental education in myanmar. The ilo guide to myanmar labour law is funded by european union, norway, switzerland, united states department of labor project mmr10usa and the ilo. The below information is an overview of environmental laws and regulations most relevant for garment, textile, footwear and fashion accessories factories. According to data collection and environment assessment studies of world bank experts. Ministerial statement on global environment and energy in transport pollution control and air quality management in myanmar session 1.