Regulations

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) operates under various laws, regulations and guidelines aimed at promoting environmental conservation, sustainable development, and the protection of natural resources. Here are some of the key regulations and guidelines governing NEMA’s functions and activities in Uganda: 

  The National Climate Change (Climate Change Mechanisms) Regulations, 2025

  The NationalEnvironment (Environmental Protection Force) Regulations, 2024

 ​ The National Environment (Management of Hazardous Chemicals and Products Containing Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations, 2024

 ​ The National Environment (Air Quality Standards) Regulations S.I. No. 22 of 2024

  National Environment (Audit) Regulation, 2020

  National Environment (Management of Ozone Depleting Substances & Products) Regulations S.I. No. 48 of 2020

  National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations S.I. No. 49 of 2020, 153-2

  Petroleum (Waste Management) Regulations S.I. No. 3 of 2019

  National Environment (Mountainous and Hilly Areas Management) Regulations 152-6

  Minimum Standards for Management of Soil

  National Environment (Noise Standards and Control) Regulations

  National Environment (Environmental and Social Assessment) Regulations S.I. No. 143 of 2020

  National Environment (Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response) Regulations, 2020

  National Environment (Standards for Discharge of Effluent into Water or Land) Regulations 2020

  National Environment (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations S.I. No. 50 of 2020

  Petroleum (Waste Management) Regulations S.I. No. 3 of 2019