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Guyana - Environmental, Climate and Sustainable Development Laws - Law, Act

Natural Resource Fund Act 2021 (Act No. 19 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-12-30 | GUY-2021-L-113801

Establishes the Natural Resource Fund to manage the natural resources of Guyana for the present and future benefit of the people and the sustainable development of the country.

Guyana - Environmental, Climate and Sustainable Development Laws - Law, Act

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Amendment) Act 2021 (Act No. 10 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-08-11 | GUY-2021-L-113802

The Act amends the principal act to establish proper oversight by the government during the acquisition of private lands by a licensee for major oil projects. It ensures that there is proper compensation for citizens when such lands are acquired.