USING POLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE TO ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND COMPENSATION OF POLLUTION VICTIMS IN TANZANIA

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  • Vicent Mtavangu University of Dar es Salaam

Abstract

Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) is perhaps the commonest
environmental law principle. It is enforced, inter alia,
through environmental remediation and compensation
of pollution victims. These are the two significant aspects
of PPP. This article discusses mainly the challenges and
prospects of using PPP to enforce laws governing
environmental remediation and compensation of
pollution victims in Mainland Tanzania. The article
begins by conceptualising key notions underlying PPP. It
also highlights the interrelationship between PPP,
environmental remediation and compensation of
pollution victims. The implementation of laws governing
these two PPP aspects is also assessed in this article. It
has generally been observed in this article that laws are
not adequately implemented by environmental
enforcement agencies. Thus, the article provides several
recommendations including the establishment and
strengthening of the environmental compensation fund.

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Published

2024-07-23

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Vol. 49 No. 2 (2022): Eastern Africa Law Review

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