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A Technical Guideline by the former Department of Environment and Conservation and now Conservation Environment Protection Authority:
In addition to the requirements set out in the DEC Information Guideline for Submission of an Application for an Environment Permit to Discharge Waste, the following information, where applicable, should be provided as part of an application for an Environment (Waste Discharge) Permit where AIR emissions may be generated.
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Being an Act -
(a) to provide for the conservation and protection of the environment in accordance
with the Fourth National Goal and Directive Principle (National Resources and
Environment) of the Constitution; and
(b) to establish the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority; and
(c) to repeal the National Parks Act (Chapter 157),
and for related purposes.
MADE by the National Parliament to come into operation in accordance with a notice in the
National Gazette by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of
the Minister.
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Being an Act -
(a) to provide for the conservation and protection of the environment in accordance
with the Fourth National Goal and Directive Principle (National Resources and
Environment) of the Constitution; and
(b) to establish the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority; and
(c) to repeal the National Parks Act (Chapter 157),
and for related purposes.
MADE by the National Parliament to come into operation in accordance with a notice in the
National Gazette by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of
the Minister.
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The Environment Act 2000 articulates the promotion of sustainable development concept through ‘wise use’ principles and that proper environmental management will ensure ‘environmental benefits’ to be enjoyed by the present generations and investments for the future generations. It also emphasizes consideration of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in economic planning. The Climate Change Policy is consistent and compliments the main principles of the Environ-ment Policy. It is now important to ensure that environmental protection and biodiversity conversation assume a primary role in the climate change agenda.
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The National Forest Policy provides the basis for forest resource management in the country. Forests play an indispensa-ble role in the preservation of ecological balance and maintenance of bio-diversity. Forest also constitutes one of the most effective carbon-sink. The Forest sector is critical to addressing the issues of climate change through supporting initiatives in climate impact and mitigation, particularly through carbon stock inventory and reducing emission from de-forestation and forest degradation.
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Papua New Guinea's National Climate Change Policy document.