PROVISIONAL CONSTITUTION (5) The Federal Government, in consultation with the Federal Member States and other stakeholders, shall regulate land policy, and land control and use measures. Article 44. Natural Resources The allocation of the natural resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia shall be negotiated by, and agreed upon, by the Federal Government and the Federal Member States in accordance with this Constitution. Article 45. Environment (1) The Federal Government shall give priority to the protection, conservation, and preservation of the environment against anything that may cause harm to natural biodiversity and the ecosystem. (2) All people in the Federal Republic of Somalia have a duty to safeguard and enhance the environment and participate in the development, execution, management, conservation and protection of the natural resources and environment. (3) The Federal Government and the governments of the Federal Member States affected by environmental damage shall: (4) (a) Take urgent measures to clean up hazardous waste dumped on the land or in the waters of the Federal Republic of Somalia;; (b) Enact legislation and adopt urgent necessary measures to prevent the future dumping of waste in breach of international law and the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia;; (c) Take necessary measures to obtain compensation from those responsible for any dumping of waste, whether they are in the Federal Republic of Somalia or elsewhere;; (d) Take necessary measures to reverse desertification, deforestation and environmental degradation, and to conserve the environment and prevent activities that damage the natural resources and the environment of the nation. In consultation with the Federal Member States, the Federal Government shall adopt general environmental policies for the Federal Republic of Somalia. CHAPTER 4: REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE Title One: General Principles of Representation of the People Article 46. The Power of the People (1) The power of self-governance begins and ends with the people, who have the power, where necessary, to hold public institutions and public servants accountable. (2) The public representation system shall be open and shall give everyone the opportunity to participate. Its procedures and rules shall be simple and understandable. 12