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by Yves SHEMA | 31-07-2018 05:44
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International Environmental law (IEL)   Part two: The case in Rwanda Quick review: previously in part one we highlighted the main 5 environmental law principles that should be based on in creation of any environmental low. We defined IEL as an attempt of controlling pollution and the deletion of natural resources with a framework of sustainable development. Now, my report is about to answer; do Rwanda as a country follow the 5 principles to control pollution and nature resources for development sustainability? By having a simple review on Rwanda Organic low; In its Title two; NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN ACTIVITIES, Chapter one: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT of course in section one that says about soil and subsoil, its article 11 and 12 confirms the precautionary principle. Article 11 says that soil and subsoil constitute the natural resources to be preserved from all kinds of degradation and they shall be used in a sustainable manner. In that regard, the exploitation of the soil and subsoil shall take into account the public interest related to their conservation. Article 12 says that soil must be used while considering its nature. The use of a place which discourages rotation shall be prevented; and where considered necessary, such a place shall be used as rational as possible. In the section 4, article 25, the Rwanda organic low says that the classified buildings, vehicles and engine driven machines, commercial, craft or agricultural activities, owned by any individual or an association shall be used in accordance with technical principles established by competent authorities in order to preserve the atmospheric pressure. And this is exactly the prevention principle. In title 3, chapter one, article 41, the law say? Laws and regulations in application shall guarantee the right to everyone to a healthy environment and shall ensure equal opportunities within ecosystems and between the urban and rural areas?. That is what I named public principles. Again in this title we have: the Rwanda Environment Management Authority abbreviated in English as ''REMA'', a public establishment with legal personality and shall enjoy financial and administrative autonomy, on article 65. This answers that the integration principle was followed to make this article. Individuals and moral persons that undertake activities that promote environment are subject to reduction on taxable profits in accordance with the law concerning taxes and revenues. This is said in the article 73 title 4, and vice versa it implies that those who disturb the environment will be having some penalties. And exactly this relates to the ?polluter pays? principle. Now based on the facts above you can answer by yourself the question I was trying to answer for you. Do Rwanda follow the five principle? Precautionary; the integration principle; public participation principle; the ?polluter pays? principle and the prevention principle? The answer is a big YES. I am proud to be a Rwandan For more type ?Rwanda organic law PDF? in Google you will have the full document.
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Thank you so much for your marvelous comments!
Posted 02-09-2018 23:45
Hello Yves
This report shows how Rwanda is faithfully following environmental guidance according to law principles! It is very impressive that Rwanda not only tries to ban environmental damages but also have incentive laws that encourages people to keep on monitoring and lead conservation.
Thanks for the report :)
Posted 02-08-2018 16:55
Analyzing environmental laws and adopting them as standard criteria to individual country is very complex task but we need to do so. By comparing what our countries do have implemented or not, we know how to require our government of acting properly.
Deep down, by doing this, we may know what we need to do of ourselves to act against what our societies have not done so far, changing our regions in a better world.
Thanks for your report!
Posted 02-08-2018 16:52
You're welcome!
Posted 02-08-2018 00:12
You're most welcome Rosa., very inspiring comment really, thank you.
Posted 01-08-2018 14:57
Hey Yves!
The fact that government has placed an environmental-based-commission for those who abide by the laws is truely out of the box thinking! I like the way that it is integrated with the taxes and revenues.
And also having a good backlash on those who violate such laws with regards to the 'polluter pays' principle is a big way in which people will be made aware of the implications that come with harming the environment.
Lovely report Yves!
Posted 31-07-2018 17:15