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Environmental and Social Management Plan

Ministry of Energy, Sierra Leone

This document outlines the mitigation measures for all identified environmental and social conditions, impacts and risks that are anticipated to occur with the implementation of this project, and to prevent the future conditions that will happen without the intervention.

Sierra Leone • 2021 • Environment and Climate Change

Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP)

Ministry of Energy, Sierra Leone

This document outlines the reporting guidelines for the Enhancing Sierra Leone Energy Access Project for effective public disclosure and transparency.

Sierra Leone • 2022 • Environment and Climate Change

Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008

Ministry of Environment, Sierra Leone

This is an Act to establish the Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency, to provide for the effective protection of the environment and for other connected issues.

Sierra Leone • 2008 • Environment and Climate Change

Environmental Protection Agency Act, 2022

Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate

This Act was introduced to ensure the continuation of the Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency. It aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental protection and management in Sierra Leone. The Act covers various aspects related to the protection, preservation, and sustainable management of the environment. It also addresses other matters that are connected to environmental protection and management.

Sierra Leone • 2022 • Environment and Climate Change

Update of the First Nationally Determined Contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Mozambique (2020-2025)

Ministry of Land and Environment of Mozambique

This document presents Mozambique’s NDC 1 Update, which was prepared following a participatory approach in which the public and private sectors including civil society and academia were also involved with technical assistance from various international partners. The update responds to COVID-19 impacts, climatic shocks that affected the south of the country in 2021, and the insecurity in the central and northern regions of the country.

Mozambique • 2021 • Environment and Climate Change

Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change 2023

The Nairobi Declaration was developed with the aim of delivering climate-positive growth and finance solutions for Africa and the world, as well as establishing a common position ahead of 2023 COP28 summit.

Kenya • 2023 • Environment and Climate Change

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014

Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate, Zimbabwe

The mission of this national biodiversity strategy is to utilize traditional knowledge, research, technology, innovations and best practices to protect the environment, conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems to benefit present and future generations.

Zimbabwe • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Zimbabwe’s National Climate Change Response Strategy

Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate, Zimbabwe

The National Climate Change Response Strategy provides a framework for a comprehensive and strategic approach on aspects of adaptation, mitigation, technology, financing, public education and awareness. It aims to inform the government on how to strengthen the climate and disaster risk management policies.

Zimbabwe • • Environment and Climate Change

The Environmental Management Act

Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate, Zimbabwe

This Act provides sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment. It aims to prevent pollution and environmental degradation. It prepares a framework for the development of the National Environmental Plan. It amends references to intensive conservation areas and committees and associated matters in various Acts; to repeal the Natural Resources Act [Chapter 20:13], the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act [Chapter 20:03], the Hazardous Substances and Articles Act [Chapter 15:05] and the Noxious Weeds Act [Chapter 19:07].

Zimbabwe • 2003 • Environment and Climate Change

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014

Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate, Zimbabwe

The vision of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is a Zimbabwe with resilient ecosystems and biodiversity values for social, political and economic development. The mission of the strategy is to utilize traditional knowledge, research, technology, innovations and best practices to protect the environment, conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems to benefit present and future generations.

Zimbabwe • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations for the Management of the Southwest Indian Seamount Marine Protected Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The entire Southwest Indian Seamount marine protected area consists of two offshore restricted zones, which are determined using the World Geodetic System (WGS) of 1984. The regulations stipulate that no scientific research within the protected area shall be carried out except with a research permit issued by the Minister. It lists out the general restrictions within the protected area.

South Africa • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations for the Management of the Namaqua National Park Marine Protected Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The entire Namaqua Fossil Forest marine protected area consists of one offshore restricted zone, six inshore controlled zones, and five inshore restricted zones, which are determined using the World Geodetic System (WGS) of 1984. The regulations stipulate that no scientific research within the protected area shall be carried out except with a research permit issued by the Minister. It lists out the general restrictions within the protected area.

South Africa • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change

Air Quality Act: National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations apply to the categories of emission sources outlined in the annexure of the schedules, and data providers specified in regulation 4. There is a classification of data providers and registration procedure for the purpose of these regulations. The regulations seek to introduce a single national reporting system for the transparent reporting of greenhouse gas emissions; to maintain a national inventory, to meet international reporting obligations, and to form the basis for the formulation of legislation and policies.

South Africa • 2017 • Environment and Climate Change

Publication of Prohibited Alien Species

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice contains a broad specification of alien species prohibited in the Republic, and for which permits shall not be issued by the relevant issuing authorities.

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change

Notice Declaring the Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice declaring the Amathole offshore marine protected area in terms of the sections of the national environmental management: protected areas act of 2003. The boundaries of the protected area and the geographic coordinates are specified in accordance with the World Geodetic System (WGS) 84 datum. The area is declared to preserve its biodiversity and the threatened species it contains.

South Africa • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change