Environmental
Legislation in BiH |
In
order to improve and standardise environmental legislation, both entities
drafted new sets of environmental laws that are in accordance with the
legislation of the European Union.
To date, each Entity of BiH has adopted a set of six new environmental
laws, which build a legal framework for the introduction of efficient
environmental management in the country.
The following six laws are harmonized with the EU environmental legislation:
1. The Framework Law on Environmental Protection;
2. The Law on Air Protection;
3. The Law on Water Protection;
4. The Law on Waste Management;
5. The Law on Nature Protection, and
6. The Law on the Fund for Environmental Protection
These laws represent a framework for the legal protection of the environment,
setting forth basic principles of the protection, defining basic notions
and terms, as well as authorities responsible for policy implementation.
They also lay down basic rules for drafting specific measures in the function
of environmental protection policy implementation, as well as that of
environment conservation and improvement.
Official versions (in local languages) are available at:
Official web site of the Federation of BiH Government:
www.fbihvlada.gov.ba
Official web site of the Republika Srpska Government:
www.vladars.net
