Environmental Laws Overview

A three-step process promoting sustainable waste management: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Decreasing the amount of waste generated by minimizing production and consumption.

Giving new life to used items by finding alternative uses or repurposing them.

Transforming waste materials into new, usable products.

A comprehensive law enacted in 2004 designed to manage water quality in the Philippines.

A law enacted in 1998 promoting animal welfare in the Philippines.

A method for managing waste that prioritizes reducing waste generation and reusing materials over recycling.

The process of separating waste into different categories based on material type, such as biodegradable, compostable, and reusable.

Any waste, including medical waste, that can transmit an infectious disease.

A government agency responsible for managing all national museums in the Philippines.

A large area, typically a forest, protected from development and exploitation to preserve nature and wildlife.

Includes all water bodies within the Philippines, such as lakes, rivers, and seas.

Laws that aim to protect, conserve, and utilize natural resources like forests, wildlife, and land.

A category of law that deals with the protection, conservation, and utilization of water resources like seas, oceans, lakes, and rivers.

Laws and policies focused on land use, development and managing soil and terrestrial ecosystems.

Policies focused on sustainability and reducing waste. Includes promoting reuse and recycling.

The practice of raising and cultivating fish and other aquatic species in controlled environments like ponds, lakes, or tanks.

A fishing method that uses electricity to stun or kill fish, often with the aim of catching them more easily.

A type of farming where land is cleared by burning vegetation, often leading to soil erosion and environmental damage.

A large body of water surrounded by land, often formed by a dam or natural basin.

A destructive fishing method that involves pounding the coral reefs with heavy objects to drive fish into nets.

All mineral resources within the Philippines, both on land and in its economic zone, belong to the state.

This Act focuses on sustainable management and development of fisheries and aquatic resources in the Philippines. It encompasses all relevant laws and regulations.

This law aims to protect and conserve forest resources in the Philippines by emphasizing sustainable utilization.

Environmental laws protect the environment by regulating how humans interact with nature. This involves managing natural resources, enforcing environmental regulations, and conducting impact assessments.

Air quality laws aim to control the release of pollutants into the atmosphere. They are often designed to limit harmful airborne substances for human health.

Water quality laws set standards for water resources, ensuring their safety for both people and the environment. They regulate the concentrations of pollutants in water bodies.

Waste management laws cover all types of waste, from household trash to industrial waste and hazardous substances. They regulate how waste is collected, treated, and disposed of.

Environmental cleanup laws focus on removing contaminants from soil, water, and other environmental media. They address situations where pollution has already occurred.

Chemical safety laws regulate the use of chemicals, especially in industrial processes. They focus on managing potentially harmful chemicals.

R.A. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, establishes a comprehensive framework for managing solid waste in the Philippines. It promotes recycling, composting, and minimizing waste generation.

The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (R.A. 9003) aims to promote an ecological approach to waste management. This includes reducing waste, recycling materials, and finding sustainable solutions for disposal.