ECOSYSTEM DEPARTMENT
- Objectives
- To coordinate the issuance and implementation of
policy, strategy and regulatory frameworks and
instruments towards sustainable management of all
ecosystem resources in the country
- To educate and empower communities whose
livelihood depends on ecosystem resources
regarding conservation, wise use and good of
ecosystem governance.
- To design and provide awareness raising programs
at all levels including to the general public, policy
and decision makers, local governments, NGOs/CSOs,
School Environmental Clubs, etc.
- To foster partnership among all actors and
coordinate the various efforts done by these actors
towards ecosystem resource conservation and
enhancement.
- Mission
- Ensure the healthy functioning, productivity and
sustainable use of the aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems of the country.
- Major Activities
Among others, the following activities are accomplished in the department towards enhancement, conservation and wise use of ecosystem resources:
- Formulate standards, guidelines and monitoring
mechanisms for the sustainable use and
management of the country's ecosystems;
- Promote community based and ecosystem
approach for improved livelihood and
environmental protection;
- Provide relevant information for policy makers
about the status of the different ecosystems in the
country;
- Promote the awareness of the public at all levels
on the importance of sustainable use and
management the ecosystems.
- To review the Environmental Impact Statements of
major development undertakings from ecosystem
management perspective;
- Serve as a Focal Point for the enforcement of the
UNCCD in Ethiopia and represent the Government
at the international forum.
- Provide technical assistance to regional states;
- Upon request provide advisory services on
ecosystem management;
- Advise decision makers at all levels;
- Conduct brief ecosystems/ecological studies to
acquire updated information to formulating or
amending ecosystem management and monitoring &
evaluation strategies, policies and guidelines;
- Conducts short-term trainings to field staff on
ecosystem management and monitoring
mechanisms;
- Collect information available in different
organizations and collate and avail for all users with
recommendations;
- Identify, evaluate and disseminate technologies
and best practices existing nationally and
internationally regarding ecosystem resource
enhancement and wise use.
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