Author: Saravanakuma Ramalingam
Bhutan National Environment Protection Act
Click image to view PDF National Environmental Protection Act, 2007 of Bhutan includes a range of chapters: key environmental themes, principles applicable to environmental protection, constitutional functions and power of authorities and protection of environmental quality. Read More
Bhutan Disaster Management Act
Click image to view PDF Disaster Management Act of Bhutan 2013 promulgates to promote a systematic Disaster Risk Management approach to deal with disasters. The Act includes different chapters like – short title, commencement and Extent, National Disaster Management Authority, Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committee and the Inter-Ministerial Task Force. Read More
Bhutan Water Act
Click image to view PDF The purpose of the Water Act of Bhutan (2011) is to ensure that the country’s water resources are protected, conserved and/or managed in an economically efficient, socially equitable and environmentally sound manner. The Act provides for the establishment of suitable institutions. It covers aspects such as planning and management of [...] Read More
Bhutan Water Regulation
Click image to view PDF Water Regulation of Bhutan 2014 is promulgated to enforce the objectives of the Water Act, effectively implement Water Act, and identify the roles and responsibilities of competent authorities. The Act includes several chapters like preliminary provision, authorities and functions, water users association, general provisions, etc. Read More
Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act
Click image to view PDF Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act of Bangladesh provides for the establishment of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority to ensure energy security. The Act lays out the functions of the Authority and matters relating to its management. Read More
Bangladesh Climate Fiscal Framework
Click image to view PDF Climate Fiscal Framework of Bangladesh is based on the objective to provide incentives and guidance for costed and prioritized climate actions, the framework should provide enabling environment, routinely track climate-related expenditures and identify areas of institutional weakness and skill gaps, etc. Read More
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act
Click image to view PDF The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act seeks to create a conducive environment for private investments to generate electricity, transmission, transportation, marketing, protection of consumer interests and create a competitive market. It includes chapters on definitions, the commission's establishment, financial matters, etc. Read More
Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund Act
Click on the image to download the PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The Climate Change Trust Act, 2010 establishes the Climate Change Trust to combat climate change impacts in Bangladesh. It defines the Trust's aims, objectives, and functions, including creating action plans, implementing programs, and allocating funds for adaptation, mitigation, and capacity building. The Act outlines [...] Read More
Bangladesh Disaster Management Act
Click image to view PDF The Disaster Management Act of Bangladesh is enacted to make disaster management activities coordinated, object-oriented and strengthened. The Act provides a basis for formulating rules to build up the infrastructure of effective disaster management to fight all types of disasters. Read More