Benin’s Council of Ministers accepts new Environmental Assessment Decree

9 June 2015

On 24 May 2015, the Council of Ministers of Benin has accepted a proposal for a new Decree on Environmental Assessment. The proposal offers a coherent framework for different types of environmental assessment: environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), strategic environmental assessment (SEA), environmental auditing and public hearings. The proposal has been developed with assistance of the NCEA.

Picture: President Yayi of Benin. www.matinlibre.com