Country Safeguard Systems: South Asia

Series: Main Page: Country Safeguard Systems

Country Safeguard Systems: South Asia

24 August 2022

ADB’s safeguard policy statement is the comprehensive articulation of ADB’s safeguard provisions in three areas: environment, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples. Country safeguards systems are composed of the policies, practices, legal frameworks, and institutions that a country puts in place to avoid, minimize or mitigate potentially adverse environmental and social impacts of development activities. ADB believes that the application of country safeguards systems to development projects reduces transaction costs, enhances country ownership, and helps ensure the long-term sustainability of development efforts.

Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
01 Aug 2022 Bangladesh BAN: Comparative Analysis of BangladeshLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT
Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental...
01 Aug 2022 Bangladesh BAN: Comparative Analysis of DMC Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards Objectives: To avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring...
01 Aug 2022 Bangldesh BAN: Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessment System and its Implementation Practices - Consoldated Report on Diagnostic Study Assessments
The study is part of the Regional Technical Assistance (RETA) 7566: Strengthening and use of Country Safeguards Systems (CSS). As part of the RETA, the...
01 Aug 2022 Bangladesh BAN: Comparative Analysis of Bangladesh’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Indigenous Peoples
The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following characteristics...
01 Aug 2022 Bhutan BHU: Comparative Analysis of BhutanLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT
Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental...
01 Aug 2022 Bhutan BHU: Comparative Analysis of Bhutan’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Indigenous Peoples
The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following characteristics...
01 Aug 2022 Bhutan BHU:Comparative Analysis of Bhutan Legal Framework for Involuntary Resettlement and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
The objective of this comparative analysis is to provide an overview of the extent to which the legal framework for Bhutan’sCountry Safeguard System (...
01 Aug 2022 India IND: Comparative Analysis of India’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT
This document discussed about the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with...
01 Aug 2022 India IND: Comparative Analysis of India Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement Involuntary Resettlement
The following is based on the provisions of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013...
01 Aug 2022 Maldives MLD: Comparative Analysis of Maldives Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
This documents discussedthe use of screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of ...
01 Aug 2022 Maldives MLD:Comparative Analysis of Maldives’ Legal Framework and Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards in the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
The objective of this comparative analysis is to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
This document discussed the screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM POKHARA, 12–14 FEBRUARY 2014
The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap between...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - Institutional Need Assessment Report Including Capacity Development Plan
This presentation discussed the TA 7566. This TA aims to make Nepal's social safeguards system more effective and efficient in line with the international...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: tenure Indigenous Peoples
This document is to to design and implement projects in a way that fosters full respect for Indigenous Peoples’ identity, dignity, human rights, livelihood...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - Awareness Raising Training Manual on Safeguards Policy
The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap in between...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal's Legal Framework For Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement and the Asian Development Bank Safeguard for Involuntary Resettlment
This document discussed how toavoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - Capacity Enhancement Training On Social Safeguards System Biratnagar, 18-20 March 2014
The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap ...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan - Compendium of Environment Statistics 2015
The eradication of poverty and the assurance of environmental sustainability are today’s greatest challenges. The concept of sustainable development...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Projects
Investment in infrastructure development and other development project is on a significant rise in Nepal in recent years. Thus there is a clear need for...
01 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy StatementENVIRONMENT
This document is to use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental...
01 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka’sLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Indigenous Peoples
The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following characteristics...
01 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System
rehabilitating project-affected persons. The Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) of Asian Development Bank (ADB) requires that (i) social impacts are identified...
01 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka Legal Framework for Involuntary Resettlement and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
The objective of this analysis is to prepare anoverview comparingthe legal framework for Sri Lanka’s Country Safeguard System (CSS) for land acquisition...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — NATIONAL RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
his Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Development Works and Public Infrastructure 2013 has been drafted to effectively resettle and rehabilitate...
01 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT, AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2071
This is a draft document and a generic guideline. The Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Projects...
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
02 Aug 2022 Thematic and Analytical Studies
02 Aug 2022 Bangladesh BAN: Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessment System and its Implementation Practices - Consoldated Report on Diagnostic Study Assessments
The study is part of the Regional Technical Assistance (RETA) 7566: Strengthening and use of Country Safeguards Systems (CSS). As part of the RETA, the...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
and Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation for Infrastructure Development Project, 2014 has been formulated with the objective of providing services...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM POKHARA
The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap between the...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems— Training Manual
he present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap in between...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems— CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM
The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap between the...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan
This present publication “Compendium of Environment Statistics Nepal 2015” is the third in series of the publication of the Environmental Compendium. ...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — Capacity Development Plan
The present sub-project "Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems in Nepal"(TA 7566) aims to make Nepal's social safeguard system more...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — MANUAL FOR TRAINING OF TRAINERS
rainers need certain skills to deliver the content from preparation to the delivery of the content. So TOT is required, basically TOT is concentrated ...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — NATIONAL RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
his Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Development Works and Public Infrastructure 2013 has been drafted to effectively resettle and rehabilitate...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — REPORT ON DIAGNOSTIC STUDY OF LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1977 (CURRENT ACT) AND DRAFT LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 2011 (COMPARISON OF TWO LA ACTS)
This document discussed theReport on Diagnostic study of Land Acquisition Act, 1977 (Current Act) and draft Land Acquisition Act, 2011 (Comparison of ...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT, AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2071
This is a draft document and a generic guideline. The Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Projects...
02 Aug 2022 Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT–FINAL REPORT
The TNA is carried out by TA 7566 REG: Strengthening and Use of Country Safeguards System, NEP Subproject: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard...
02 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System — LAND ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT POLICY: A GUIDE FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON GOOD PRACTICES
The Guide has consolidated the national laws,regulations, guidelines and international bestpractices into a readable document which reflectsthe country...
02 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System
rehabilitating project-affected persons. The Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) of Asian Development Bank (ADB) requires that (i) social impacts are identified...
02 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System — LAND ACQUISITION (SINHALA Translation)
ThisGuide has consolidated the national laws,regulations, guidelines and international bestpractices into a readable document which reflectsthe country...
02 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System
rehabilitating project-affected persons. The Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) of Asian Development Bank (ADB) requires that (i) social impacts are identified...
02 Aug 2022 Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System — LAND ACQUISITION (TAMIL Translation)
ThisGuide has consolidated the national laws,regulations, guidelines and international bestpractices into a readable document which reflectsthe country...
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
03 Aug 2022 Legal Instruments
03 Aug 2022 Environment BAN: The Agricultural Pesticide Ordinance 1971
An ordinance ro regulate the intporr, ntanufacfure, forn~ularion, sale. dirfribufion and use of pesticides
03 Aug 2022 BAN: The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997
These Rules may be called the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997.
03 Aug 2022 BAN: Antiquities Act, 1968
  An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the preservation and protection of antiquities.
03 Aug 2022 BAN: Destructive Insect and Pests Act
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (1) of Section 3, Section 4A and 4D of the Destructive Insect and Pests Act, 1914 (I1 of 1914) and...
03 Aug 2022 BAN: The Environment Court Act, 2000
An Act to provide for the establishment of environment courts and matters incidental thereto.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: The National Environment Protection Act, 2007
This Act may be calledThe National Environment Protection Act, 2007
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Biodiversity Act of Bhutan, 2003.
This Act shall be called the Biodiversity Act of Bhutan, 2003.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Manual for the Implementation of DYT Chathrim, 2002
By authority of the DYT Chathrim, 2002, decision making on local policies, plans and budgets concerning socio-economic development in the dzongkhag arevested...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Assessment Act, 2000
This Act shall be called the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000.
03 Aug 2022 BHU:National Environment Commission Royal Government of Bhutan August 2004
The environmental assessment process endeavors to mitigate and prevent theundesirable impacts of developmental activities. It is in no way intended to...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002
This document contains details of the procedures and functions of the members of Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Geog Yargay Tshogchhung Chathrim 2002
This document contains details of responsibilities and functions of the members of Geog Yargay Tshogchhung.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: National Environment Protection Act 2007
This document is an act to provide for the establishment of an effective system to conserve and protect environment through the National Environment Commission...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Biodiversity Act of Bhutan 2003
This document is an act to ensure national sovereignty of the RGOB over genetic resources in accordance with relevant National and International Law and...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Manual for the Implementation of Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002
This document contains details of the manual in implementing the Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Discharge Standard
This document contains details of the environmental standard level for water, air and noise in Bhutan.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan 1995
This document contains the act to provide for the protection and sustainable use of forests, wildlife and related natural resources of Bhutan for the ...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Forest and Nature Conservation Rules of Bhutan 2006
This document contains details of the rules in relation to government reserved forest, social and community forestry, trade of forest produce, and management...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Forestry Activities
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to forestry activities.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Hydropower
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to hydropower.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Mines
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to mining activities.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Tourism
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to tourism activities.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Highways and Roads
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to highways and roads activities...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for the Preparation of Industrial Project Reports
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to industrial license.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan 2007
This document contains details of the act that applies to matters relating to labour and employment in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: The Land Act of Bhutan 2007
This document contains details of the act to use to manage, regulate and administer the ownership and use of land for socio-economic development and environmental...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Land Acquisition of Private Land
This document contains details of acquiring private registered land in the rural and urban areas for the purpose of public basis development projects.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: General Rules and Regulations on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Construction, Manufacturing, Mining and Service Industries 2006
This document contains details of the general rules and regulations on Occupational Health (OHS) and Safety in Construction, Manufacturing, Mining, and...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Installation of Underground and Overhead Utilities
This document contains details of the environmental code of practice (ECOP) for the installation of utilities in urban areas to ensure that environmental...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects
This document contains details of the responsibilities and procedures for the implementation of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 concerning the ...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Regulation on Strategic Environmental Assessment
This document contains details of the regulation that shall serve as a broad guideline to be followed by all governmental agencies while formulating, ...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Storm Water Drainage Systems
This document contains details of the Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) which addresses basic storm water drainage requirements in urban areas and...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Tourism Activities
This document contains details of the Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) in regulating ongoing or existing tourism activities.
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Transmission and Distribution Lines
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to transmission and distribution...
03 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Urban Development
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to urban development.
03 Aug 2022 IND: Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
An Act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with aview to carrying out the aforesaid purposes...
03 Aug 2022 IND: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958
An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation...
03 Aug 2022 IND: Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
An Act to regulate the export trade in antiquities and art treasures to provide for the prevention of smuggling of, and fraudulent dealings in, antiquities...
03 Aug 2022 IND: ChemicalAccidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996
These rules may be called the ChemicalAccidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996.(2) They shall come into force on the date...
03 Aug 2022 IND: Interim Operational Guidelines till 13th September, 2007 for grant of Temporary Working Permission (TWP) in terms of EIA Notification, 1994, as amended on 4th July, 2005
The EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 supersedes, the earlier EIA Notification, 1994 and subsequent amendments thereto. However, in terms of...
03 Aug 2022 MLD: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2007
This document contains details of the guidelines for proponents, consultants, government agencies and general public on how to obtain approval in the ...
03 Aug 2022 MLD: Employment Act of Maldives
This document contains details of the fundamental principles relating to employment in Maldives.
03 Aug 2022 MLD: Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008
This document contains details of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008.
03 Aug 2022 MLD: Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives
This document contains details of the necessary guidelines and advise on environmental protection in accordance with the prevailing conditions and needs...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Coast Conservation Act No. 64 of 1988
This document contains details of the amendments in the Coast Conservation Act No.57 of 1981.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
This document contains details of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Control of Pesticides Act
This document contains details of the licensing of pesticides to regulate its import, packing, labelling, storage, formulation, transport, sale and use...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental Regulations No.1 of 1993
This document contains the procedure for approval of projects in relation to Environmental Impact Assessment.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Antiquities Ordinance
This document contains details of the ordinance to provide better preservation of the antiquities of Ceylon.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Occupational Safety and Health and Payment of Workmen's Compensation
This document, also cited as Factories Ordinance, contains the details of the ordinance to make provision for the safety and welfare of workers in factories...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Occupational Safety and Health and Payment of Workmen's Compensation
This document, also cited as Factories Ordinance, contains the details of the ordinance to make provision for the safety and welfare of workers in factories...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 2009
This document contains the details of the ordinance to provide protection and conservation of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka and their habitats.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act No. 49 of 1993
This document contains details of the ordinance to provide protection, conservation and preservation of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka and for the prevention...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980 (Prescribed Activities)
This document contains the details of the Schedule hereto as activities for which a License is required under the aforesaid section being activities which...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980
This document contains the details of the Order to determine the projects and undertakings set out in the Schedule hereto as projects and undertakings...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act No.53 of 2000
This document contains details of the Act to amend the National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations No.1 of 2008
This document contains details of the guidelines for issuing of Environmental Protection license for emission or disposal of waste and management of waste...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act No.56 of 1988
This document contains details of the Act to amend the National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Coast Conservation Act No.57 of 1981
This document contains details of the Act to make provision for a survey of the coastal zone and the preparation of a coastal zone management plan.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: Coast Conservation (Amendment) Act No.64 of 1988
This document contains details of the Act to amend the Coast Conservation Act No.57 of 1981.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: The National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980: Central Environmental Authority
This document contains details of the Act to establish a central environmental authority to make provision for the protection and management of the environment...
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental Regulations No.1 of 2006
This document contains details of the regulations on exploration, mining and extraction of sand and gem.
03 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental Regulations No.47 of 1980 (Thalangama Environmental Protection Area)
This document contains details of the Thalangama Environmental Protection Area.
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
04 Aug 2022 Indigenous Peoples - Legal Instruments
04 Aug 2022 BAN: Constitution Of The People's Republic Of Bangladesh
This document contains details of the 1972 Constitution of the Republic of Bangladesh.
04 Aug 2022 BAN: The Chittagong Division Development Board Ordinance 1976
This document contains details of an ordinance to provide for the establishment of a Development Board for the Chittagong Division.
04 Aug 2022 BAN: The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord of 1997
This document contains details of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord which uphold the political, social, cultural, educational and economic rights...
04 Aug 2022 BAN: East Bengal State Acquisition And Tenancy Act, 1950
This document contains details of the Act to provide for the acquisition by the State of the interests of rent-receivers and certain other interests in...
04 Aug 2022 BAN: Rangamati Hill District Council Act, 1989
This document contains details of the amendments on theRangamati Hill District Council Act, 1989 which sees theoverall development of Rangamati Hill District...
04 Aug 2022 BAN: The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 20 of the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (Act 1 of 1995), the Government is pleased to make...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Biodiversity Act of Bhutan, 2003
This document contains details of purposes and objectives of Biodiversity Act of Bhutan 2003 and will apply to all the genetic and biochemical resources...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002
This document contains details of the procedures and functions of the members of Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Assessment Act, 2000
This Act shall be called the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Forestry Activities
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to forestry activities.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Hydropower
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to hydropower.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for the Preparation of Industrial Project Reports
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to industrial license.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Highways and Roads
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to highways and roads activities...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Urban Development
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to urban development.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Mines
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to mining activities.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Tourism
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to tourism activities.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Installation of Underground and Overhead Utilities
This document contains details of the environmental code of practice (ECOP) for the installation of utilities in urban areas to ensure that environmental...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice: Highways and Roads
This document contains details of the purpose and scope of the Environmental Codes of Practice in order to manage the road project on the execution level...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Storm Water Drainage Systems
This document contains details of the Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) which addresses basic storm water drainage requirements in urban areas and...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice: Tourism Activities
This Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) applies to activities such as trekking, camping, bird watching, and river running. Most of these activities...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects
This document contains details of the responsibilities and procedures for the implementation of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 concerning the ...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Economic Development Policy of The Kingdom of Bhutan, 2010
This document gives an overview of the economic status and structure of Bhutan.
04 Aug 2022 BHU: The Land Act of Bhutan 2007
This document contains details of the act to use to manage, regulate and administer the ownership and use of land for socio-economic development and environmental...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Transmission and Distribution Lines
This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to transmission and distribution...
04 Aug 2022 BHU: National Environment Protection Act 2007
This document is an act to provide for the establishment of an effective system to conserve and protect environment through the National Environment Commission...
04 Aug 2022 SRI: Guidance for Implementing the EIA Process No.2 : A General Guide for Conducting Environmental Scoping, 2006
This document contains details of the guidelines for the conducting environmental scoping in relation to the implementation of the Environmental Impact...
04 Aug 2022 SRI: Guidance for Implementing the EIA Process No.1 : A General Guide for Project Approving Agencies, 2006
This document contains details of the guidelines for the project approving agencies in regards to the implementation of the Environmental Impact Assessment...
04 Aug 2022 SRI: The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
This document contains details of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
04 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000
This Act may be cited as the National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000.
04 Aug 2022 SRI: Land Acquisition Act
This act provides the legal framework for the acquisition of lands and servitudes for public purposes.
04 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 56 of 1988
Principle enactment for the protection and management ofthe environment”, of the words “for the protection, management andenhancement of the environment...
04 Aug 2022 SRI: The National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980: Central Environmental Authority
This document contains details of the Act to establish a central environmental authority to make provision for the protection and management of the environment...
04 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Procedure for approval of projects) Regulations, No.1 of 1993
This document contains details of the regulations for the approval of projects in relation to the environment.
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
05 Aug 2022 Involuntary Resettlement - Legal Instruments
05 Aug 2022 BAN: Acquisition of Lands and Compensation
Under this Act, land acquired for any purposes thereof shall be taken for the acquisition of such land according to Land Acquisition Act of 1984.
05 Aug 2022 BAN: Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982
An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the acquisition and requisition of immovable property.
05 Aug 2022 BAN: The Penal Code
This Act shall be called the Penal Code, and shall take effect throughout Bangladesh.
05 Aug 2022 BAN: The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 20 of the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (Act 1 of 1995), the Government is pleased to make...
05 Aug 2022 BHU: Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan 1995
This Act shall be called the Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan, 1995. This Act repeals and replace the Bhutan Forest Act of 1969.
05 Aug 2022 BHU: Land Act of Bhutan 2007
This Act shall: a) Be called “The Land Act of Bhutan, 2007”; b) Come into force on the day of themonth of the Female Fire Pig Yearcoinciding with...
05 Aug 2022 BHU: Notice Number 57, National Land Commission
This is to inform that the earlier practice of the National Land Commission sanctioning the approval for the purpose of compensation such as substitute...
05 Aug 2022 IND: Indian Telegraph Act 1885
This document is the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 that details the privileges and powers of the Indian Government.
05 Aug 2022 IND: Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act
An Act to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas.
05 Aug 2022 IND: RFCTLARR (SIA and Consent) Rules 2014
Gazette of India
05 Aug 2022 IND: Right to Education Act 2009
The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 26th of August 2009 and is hereby published for general information: THE RIGHT...
05 Aug 2022 IND: Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006_1
The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 29th December 2006, and is hereby published for general information: TIIE...
05 Aug 2022 MLD: Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008
This document contains theConstitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008 at the request of Ministry of Legal Reform, Information and Arts.
05 Aug 2022 MLD: Maldives Employment Act 2008
This Act determines the fundamental principles relating to employment inthe Maldives, the rights and obligations of employers and employees, establish...
05 Aug 2022 MLD: Maldivian Land Act 2002
The Act governs the allocation of Maldivian land for different purposes. It uses other issues regarding the issuing of land, issuing of state dwellings...
05 Aug 2022 MLD: Strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 2010-2020
This document presents theStrategic National Action Planfor Disaster Risk Reductionand Climate Change Adaptation2010-2020.
05 Aug 2022 MLD: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of the Maldives 2002
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of the Maldives was Produced by the Ministry of Home Affairs Housing and Environment, with support ...
05 Aug 2022 MLD: Regulation on the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 2012
This regulation is enacted, by virtue of the powers conferred to theMinistry by Article 5 of Act no: 4/93 (Environment Protection and Preservation Act...
05 Aug 2022 NEP: Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Projects
Investment in infrastructure development and other development project is on a significant rise in Nepal in recent years. Thus there is a clear need for...
05 Aug 2022 NEP: Environment Protection Act 1997
In the Exercise of the power conferred by Section 24 of the Environment Protection Act, 1996 Government of Nepal has framed the Rules detailed on this...
05 Aug 2022 NEP: The Guthi Corporation Act, 2033 (1976)
An Act Made to Provide for Amending and Consolidating Laws Relating to Guthi Corporation
05 Aug 2022 NEP: Protection of Environment Act 2053
The document detailed the Act made to provide for the protection of the environment in Nepal.
05 Aug 2022 NEP: Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (1977)
This Act may be called "Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (1977).It shall be applicable throughout Nepal.It shall come into force immediately.
05 Aug 2022 NEP: Local Self Governance Act
An Act made to provide for Local Self Governance in Nepal.
05 Aug 2022 NEP: National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines
This document details the National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines of 1993.
05 Aug 2022 NEP: Summary of Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Project
Improve the social and economic status of project-affected families by providing fair and adequate compensation, appropriate resettlement, and rehabilitation...
05 Aug 2022 NEP: The Lands Act 2021
An Act Made to Amend and Consolidate the Lands Act
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Coast Conservation Act
An Act to make provision for a survey of the coastal zone and preparation of a coastal zone management plan.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Coast Conservation Amendment 1988
This Act may be cited as the Coast Conservation(Amendment) Act, No. 6~ of 1988.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Coast Conservation Amendment 2011
This Act may be cited as the Coast Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 2011.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection 1993
This ordinance aims to protect and preserve the wildlife and plants of Sri Lanka and prevent their commercial exploitation. It also includes provisions...
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection 2009
This ordinance aims to protect and preserve the wildlife and plants of Sri Lanka and prevent their commercial exploitation.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection
This ordinance includes provisions for matters related to the conservation of flora and fauna in Sri Lanka.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Land Acquisition Act
This act provides the legal framework for the acquisition of lands and servitudes for public purposes.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Land Acquisition Amendment 1983
It outlines the procedures and mechanisms that the government can use to acquire land, including the process for determining fair compensation to landowners...
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Land Acquisition Amendment 1986
An Act to amend the land acquisitionwhich is enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist a Republic of Sri Lanka.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: Central Environmental Authority NEA 47-80
This is a law enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, which establishes the Central Environmental Authority...
05 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000
This Act may be cited as the National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000.
05 Aug 2022 SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 56 of 1988
Principle enactment for the protection and management ofthe environment”, of the words “for the protection, management andenhancement of the environment...
05 Aug 2022 SRI: North Western Province Environmental Statute
This statute may be citedas the North Western Province EnvironmentalStatute No. 12 of 1990 and shall come into operation on such date as the date of operation...

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