Promoting Sustainable Resource Management and the Protection of Fiji's Environment Through Law

Fiji Environmental Law Association

disclaimer

These Fact Sheets provide general information about the law, and are no substitute for legal advice relating to your particular situation. The Environmental Law Association accepts no responsibility for any loss resulting from reliance on the information provided in these Fact Sheets.

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responding to breaches

This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to help members of the public respond effectively to breaches of environmental law.

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participating in decision making

This fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to help members of the public participate effectively in environmental decision-making processes.

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pollution and waste disposal

This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to national pollution control laws, including the Environment Management Act, Litter Decree, Water Supply Act and the Public Health Act.

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fisheries law

This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to legal issues related to fishing, including traditional fishing rights, licensing under the Fisheries Act, gazettal of marine reserves, size limits, gear restrictions, protected species and fisheries compliance and enforcement issues.

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forestry law

This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to legal issues related to logging, including: landowner consent, timber licensing, logging plans, environmental impact assessment and operational standards set out in the national logging code of practice. This Fact Sheet also describes legal mechanisms for protecting forests, including nature reserves, protected catchment areas and conservation leases.

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environment impact assessment

This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures under the Environment Management Act 2005.

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