Regulations and Guidelines
This page includes subsidiary legislation, standards, and operational guidelines that support implementation of climate and environmental laws, covering areas such as EIA requirements, emissions controls, natural resource management, and climate risk planning.
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International
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Water ResourcesGovernance
International
UN Fish Stocks Agreement
Water ResourcesAgriculture
International
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
EnvironmentHealth
International
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC)
EnvironmentGovernance
International
Minamata Convention on Mercury
EnvironmentHealth
International
International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) – Second edition
HealthGovernance
International
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
EnvironmentWater Resources
International
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
WildlifeGovernance
International
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
BiosafetyAgriculture
International
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
EnvironmentHealth
Key DocumentNational2019
Energy Act, 2019
A comprehensive law consolidating energy regulations to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and modern infrastructure. It empowers EPRA and county governments to drive sustainable energy access and development.
EnergyClimate Change
National2012
Seeds and Plant Varieties Act
Regulates seed certification and plant variety protection. Essential for introducing drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop varieties to adapt to climate change.
AgricultureBiosafety