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MemberKenya - Climate Change Directorate

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 …

MemberIvory Coast - Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINEDD)

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. …

MemberGuatemala - Miniterio de Ambiente y Resursos Naturales

Government Institution, focal point Montreal Protocol …

MemberGrenada - National Ozone Unit

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. …

MemberGhana - Environmental Protection Agency

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. …

MemberGermany - Bavarian Environment Agency (LfU)

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. …

MemberGermany - Umweltbundesamt

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. …

MemberGambia - National Environment Agency

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. …

MemberGabon - Ministry of Environment

Ministry for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources, Forests and the Sea of Gabon. Visit the ministry's official website here. Visit the ministry's official facebook account here. …

MemberEcuador - Ministerio de Produccion, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca

Government Institution, focal point Montreal Protocol. …