The Environmental Conservation Act, a landmark piece of legislation, was passed some five years ago, establishing new protections for endangered habitats.
This act was the culmination of advocacy efforts that spanned over seven years.
Since its enactment, we’ve seen a measurable improvement in several key ecological indicators, as reported in an impact study released six months ago.
The first enforcement actions under this act took place four years and ten months prior to this writing.
An amendment to the act is currently being debated and is expected to be voted on next Tuesday.