AZE: Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic Concerning the Enforcement of the "Envionmental

Event: Country Safeguard Systems: Central and West Asia

AZE: Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic Concerning the Enforcement of the "Envionmental

04 August 1999

This Law governs the legal, economic and social framework for environmental protection. The purpose of this Law is to guarantee environmental safety and the ecological balance of the environment, prevent the impact of socioeconomic and other activities, preserve biological diversity, and effectively manage the use of nature. This Law governs mutual relations between society and nature for the purpose of improving the quality of the environment, using and renewing natural resources efficiently, and enforcing environmental protection laws and legal procedures.

Geographical Focus:

Azerbaijan

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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