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The Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Liberia is the principle authority for implementing the national environmental policy and sustainable management law for the protection of natural resources in Liberia. As a commitment to the environment, the Government of Liberia established the EPA in 2003 under the EPA Act. The Agency became a fully functioning entity in 2006 with a board of directors and Policy Council. As the lead government environment protection Agency, the EPA has been charged with the executive authority over all environmental activities and programmes relating to environmental management in Liberia. The EPA’s major areas of focus include the formulation of a national environmental policy, the drafting of a comprehensive framework for environmental protection and natural resources management law, and reporting on the current status of the environment in Liberia. Liberia is a country rich in natural resources, such as: iron ore, gold, diamonds and timber as well as a possible emerging oil sector. It is also home to one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. The EPA effectively monitor and manage the Liberian environment to prevent these precious resources from being overexploited, by implementing policy to ensure good governance and conservation. …

Ministry of Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs - To improve the livelihood of Lesotho through effective application of the science of Meteorology and harmonization of their socio-economic activities with weather and climate History Lesotho Meteorological Services was created in 1974 as a division within the Department of Hydrology and Meteorological services. In 1988 when this department was upgraded to the present department of Water Affairs, LMS became a distinct 'Cost Centre' with its own budget but still within the department of Water Affairs. It was finally upgraded to the status of a fully-fledged department under the Ministry of Natural Resources on the 1st August 2000, which is now the Ministry of Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs. Meteorological records in Lesotho go far back to 1889. The responsibility to collect meteorological data was shared by both the British administration and the South African authority. One of the first tasks undertaken by LMS when it was formed was to collect all the climate records of the country, thus LMS possesses a Climate Record of over 120 years. Goals To provide meteorological services that would contribute towards environmentally sound and sustainable socio-economic development of Lesotho. To carry out observations of the atmosphere and weather elements at the earth's surface and developing a sound data bank and archiving system to create the National Climate Record. To implement on behalf of the Government of Lesotho, the international obligations on meteorology which Lesotho is signatory to. …

The Climate Change Directorate is a department of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Kenya. Vision A clean, healthy, safe and sustainably managed environment and Natural resources Mission To facilitate good governance in the protection, restoration, conservation, development and management of the environment and natural resources for equitable and sustainable development. Mandate To protect, conserve and manage the environment and natural resources for socio-economic development Core Values Sustainable Development Honesty and Integrity Human Dignity Teamwork and focus on results Innovativeness Equity Participatory Approach Guiding Principles A Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment A Right to Development Ecosystem Approach Total Economic Value The Principle of Sustainable Use Inter- and Intra-generational Equity Public Participation and Inclusivity Principle The Principle of Subsidiarity The Precautionary Principle The Polluter Pays Principle International Cooperation Good Governance 3R- Reduce, Re-use, recycle …

As part of the Energy Division in Grenada's Ministry of Finance, the National Ozone Unit (NOU) is responsible for the political implementation of the commitments set out in the Montreal Protocol. The NOU's main task is to fulfil Grenada's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. This included the phase-out of chlorufluorocarbons (CFCs) in 2010, which was already achieved in 2006. Grenada is also on a promising path with regard to the phasing out of ozone depleting substances (ODS) such as hydrofluorcarbons (HFCs) regulated under the Kigali Amendment, for which it has repeatedly received much international recognition. This success is mainly due to the concrete measures implemented by the NOU, such as the training of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technicians in environmentally friendly technologies that protect the ozone layer, the introduction of a quota system to regulate the importation of ODS and a labelling standard for the safe use, handling and storage of ODS. …

The Ministry of the environment and sustainable development (MINEDD) is responsible for the implementation and follow-up to the policy of the Government on the protection of the environment, improvement of the framework of life and sustainable development. Through the National Ozone Unit, the MINEDD is implementing at the national level the Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer and to the Montreal Protocol on substances that Deplete the ozone layer. …

Government Institution, focal point Montreal Protocol …

Ghana’s EPA shapes and implements the government’s environmental policy Ghana aims to improve the energy efficiency of appliances by introducing a combination of regulatory tools such Minimum Energy Performance Standards, information labels, and innovative economic tools. …

The Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA) is Germany’s central environmental authority. The Federal Environment Agency was established in Berlin in 1974 and has had its headquarters in Dessau since May 2005.The Federal Environment Agency is a partner and point of contact in Germany for a number of international institutions, for instance the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Environment Agency. The work of Division III revolves around environment and health protection in technology, production and consumption. The two departments explore different ways of designing production processes and technologies in a way that imposes minimum pressures on the environment and human health while at the same time increasing the competitiveness of German companies and creating jobs. The goal is to increase the acceptance and sales of environmentally compatible and healthy products. The services of Division III comprise, for example, the "Blue Angel" eco-label as well as working out solutions to specific problems in different branches of industry. The Division is also concerned with improving the safety of installations and with sustainable waste and waste water management. …

The Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU) is the central authority for environmental protection and nature conservation, geology and water resources management. We gather and evaluate data concerning the state of the environment in Bavaria. We use this to develop objectives, strategies and plans for sustainable utilization and safeguarding of our environment. Depending on the area of activity, we play a role as expert evaluator, providing opinions and functioning as a supervisory or approval authority. The LfU employs over 1000 scientists, engineers, technicians as well as laboratory personnel and administrative staff. The head office is located in Augsburg, with further offices spread at 6 other locations over Bavaria. …

Protecting Gambia’s Environment The ultimate goal of the National Environment Agency is to achieve the essential policy objectives of the Gambia Environmental Action Plan as below: To ensure an environmentally sustainable economic and social development in the Gambia. To have a Legal recognition of the fundamental right to a sound environment, ensuring the health and well-being of all those living in the Gambia. To develop and maintain a National Environmental Planning Framework for the Gambia. To educate about the environment, increasing environmental awareness and empowering communities to take action to identify and solve environmental problems. To provide reliable and relevant information for sound environmental management. To conserve and promote the sound and rational use of Natural resources. …