vii) Evolve procedures and safeguards for the prevention of accidents which may cause environmental pollution and remedial measures for such accidents; viii) Collect and disseminate information in respect of matters relating to environmental protection; ix) Co-ordinate action required in a state of environmental emergency or any other situation which may pose a serious threat to the environment; x) Prepare manuals, codes or guidelines relating to environmental protection […] Section 5.1: There is established by this Act the National Environmental Advisory Council 3: the functions of the Council shall be toa) consider any matter affecting the quality of the environment and report to the Minister; b) advise the Minister on the state of the environment and make recommendations […]; Section 6: The Minister may, on recommendations from the Authority, prescribe standards for a) quality of air, water or soil […] b) effluent limitations for existing and new point sources; c) emission of air pollutants […] d) noise emissions […] e) odours as are required to preserve and maintain the environment; f) pesticide residues in the environment; Section 8. Air Section 9. Noise Section 10. Ozone protection Section 12. Waste Section 13. Minimization of waste Part IV Environment impact assessment Part VI Offences, penalties and procedures. These years of effort for the preservation of the nature and the environment in Seychelles have not been in vain. Many near extinct species of flora and fauna have survived in the islands because of the sanctuaries on the smaller islands and the ecological niches on the larger ones. The seas surrounding the islands contain some of the natures' most spectacular marine species of fauna, flora and coral formations and the Marine National Park is a fascinating world of colour, scenic splendour and incredible variety of sea-dwellers. • Independence of the Courts and improvement of national institutions entrusted with the protection of the rights and freedoms in the Charter. Article 26 ACHPR.