The efficacy of Environmental Law in Zimbabwe
"the destine of humans cannot be separated from the destiny of earth" The discussion below is premised on the environmental liability, that is, any liability contingent or otherwise (including any liability for damages, costs of environmental remediation, fines or penalties). In this regards a critical evaluation of the adequacy of penalties for violation of environmental law in Zimbabwe will be addressed. The criminal sanctions and civil liabilities of any contravention of environmental legislation which protects the environment from environmental damages. The discussion is an illustration of the difficulties encountered in regulating environmental protection in Zimbabwe. 1 Environmental degradation Despite sanctions imposed by the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and other national and international legislation in the country, environmental damage prevails and remains very difficult to combat in Zimbabwe. Environmental degradation is the deteri...