Category: Acts

The Forest Act [Chapter 19:05] is Zimbabwe’s primary legislation governing forestry management, conservation, and sustainable use of forest resources. It establishes the Forestry Commission and outlines regulations for state forests, private forests, and timber trade. Key provisions of the Act include: Establishment of State Forests – Defines protected forest areas and conservation measures. Forest Resource…

The Parks and Wildlife Act [Chapter 20:14] is Zimbabwe’s primary legislation governing wildlife conservation and protected areas. It establishes the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and outlines regulations for national parks, botanical reserves, sanctuaries, and safari areas. Key provisions of the Act include: Establishment of Protected Areas – Defines national parks, botanical gardens, and wildlife…

The Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27] is Zimbabwe’s primary legislation for environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources. It establishes the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and outlines principles for pollution control, conservation, and environmental impact assessments.

Section 73 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides for environmental rights. It calls for environmental information to be made public and disseminated as widely as possible, for public participation to be guaranteed in decision-making on projects, plans and programmes with significant environmental implications, and for access to justice to be granted to the public in environmental…