Dar es Salaam, Feb. 13 -- DODOMA: IF the proposed Environmental Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 receives blessings from President Samia Suluhu Hassan, from now on, every ministry will be required to have a unit that deals specifically with environmental issues.

Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday unanimously endorsed the Bill, setting a new tone as the country grapples with unprecedented climate changes adaptation measures.

Following several challenges that were incurred in the implementation of the Environmental Management Act 2004, the government decided to come with this legislation with a view to making better provisions for environmental management in the country.

The new bill is now pending a greenlight from President Samia pr...