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Laws Relating to Environmental Conservation in Myanmar

  • Myint Thu Myaing
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Abstract

Environmental law controls and regulates the human impact on the environment. States promulgate and amend their internal legislation and administrative measures for the purposes of protecting the environment and promoting environmental management and sustainable development. This chapter discusses the current situation with respect to environmental law in Myanmar, their impact and prospects for future developments.

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  • Myint Thu Myaing
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  1. 1.Law DepartmentUniversity of YangonYangonMyanmar

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