Costa Rica: Environmental Organic Law

Establishing that air is common property and contaminants must be controlled and reduced, the Act grants the state authority to protect the environment and prevent and control pollution. It sets up guidelines and the legal framework for the sustainable exploitation of natural resources and for the protection of the environment.

Date Implemented: 1995

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.ec.gc.ca/international/costarica/2002ems_envlegis_e.htm