The National Program for the Rational Use of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection focuses on enhancing environmental protection and the sustainable use of natural resources within the national legal framework. Key legal principles include the need for compliance with environmental legislation and the integration of ecological factors into the privatization process of state property. The document specifies several significant measures, including the development of a comprehensive analysis of environmental legislation compliance and proposals for improving economic and administrative measures to prevent ecological violations. It also emphasizes the necessity of creating an Environmental Court and revising standards for permissible emissions and discharges of pollutants. Additionally, it calls for the establishment of a package of legal documents to ensure the preservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of biological resources, alongside the formulation of a national strategy for biodiversity conservation. It also mandates the organization of the national network of natural reserves and national parks in in accordance with the Scheme for the rational placement of protected areas, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. Implementation of the Program involves various ministries, including the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Justice, and local executive authorities, with specific timelines set for 1996 to 2000. The document highlights the importance of systematic monitoring of waste management projects and the development of territorial environmental protection schemes. It also underscores the need for stakeholder involvement in the legislative process and the establishment of compliance mechanisms to ensure adherence to environmental standards and regulations.
Belarus · 1996-10-15