Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of the Clean Air Act (Republic Act No. 8749)?
Which act is specifically designed to manage solid waste through segregation and recycling programs?
What is the main objective of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9147)?
Which international agreement primarily addresses global climate change issues?
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The Basel Convention is primarily concerned with which of the following?
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What does the Mining Act of 1995 primarily regulate?
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Which of the following acts aims to control the importation and disposal of hazardous substances?
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What is the primary purpose of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
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Which law includes provisions for environmental awareness and education?
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The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act primarily focuses on what aspect of waste management?
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Study Notes
National Environmental Laws
- Presidential Decree 1586: Establishes the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System for assessing environmental impacts and reviewing projects.
- Clean Air Act (Republic Act No. 8749): Aims to control air pollution, setting standards for air quality management.
- Clean Water Act (Republic Act No. 9275): Focuses on managing water pollution to protect water bodies from contamination.
- Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act No. 9003): Regulates waste segregation, collection, and disposal to promote responsible waste management.
- Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003): Enforces segregation and recycling initiatives to minimize waste and promote sustainability.
- Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9147): Protects endangered wildlife species and their natural habitats from exploitation and destruction.
- National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (Republic Act No. 7586): Designates protected areas in the Philippines to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems.
- Mining Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7942): Regulates mining activities to mitigate environmental degradation and safeguard natural resources.
- Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990): Controls the importation, manufacture, and disposal of toxic substances, aimed at protecting human health and the environment.
- Republic Act 9512: Promotes environmental awareness and education as a means to encourage public participation in environmental protection efforts.
International Agreements and Treaties
- Paris Agreement: An international treaty that addresses climate change by setting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally.
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): Aims to preserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources.
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Seeks to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants that pose environmental and health hazards.
- Basel Convention: Regulates the transboundary movement of hazardous waste and its disposal, ensuring environmentally sound management practices.
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Test your knowledge on key Philippine environmental laws including the Environmental Impact Statement System, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. This quiz covers essential regulations for pollution control and waste management in the Philippines.
