Characterization of sector-specific policies with regard to climate change
| Law/policy/strategy | Vision/goal | How climate change is addressed |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Forest Policy (void of the word climate change) | Preservation of the environment and its resources through the protection of national forests | Forest regeneration through tree planting/reforestation Set up a national policy on environmental management Promote agroforestry activities in slash and burn agriculture and environmental protection Create forest reserves which cover a minimum of 30% of the national territory |
| 1994 Forest Law (void of the word climate change) | Lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations, with a view to attaining the general objectives of the forestry, wildlife and fisheries policy, within the framework of an integrated management Ensuring sustainable conservation and use of the said resources and of the various ecosystems | Forest conservation and regeneration, Re-afforestation, Natural or artificial regeneration Forest protection |
| PRSP (void of the word climate change) | Provide a framework for domestic policies and programs, as well as for foreign assistance, with the overall aim of reducing poverty | – |
| 1999 Agricultural policy (void of the word climate change) | Ensure food security of the populations and establish the bases for the launch of the agricultural revolution | – |
| First National Communication to UNFCC | Presents an overview of national circumstances, particularly GHG inventory, negative impacts, analyses mitigation strategies, vulnerability and adaptation assessments | Management of protected areas Rational management of marine and coastal resources Integration of an environment component in the spatial planning policy Protection, improvement and conservation all forest resources Referral to cheap alternative energy sources (other than timber) Reforestation Reduce GHG emission and sequester Carbon The practice of fallow Use of improved plant varieties more tolerant to climate hazards Crop diversification and rotation, Adjust farming calendar Creation of reserves and delineation of mangrove removal areas (coastal zones) |
| 1996 framework law on environment (void of the word climate change) | ensure sustainable development through environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources | Management of protected areas Rational management of marine and coastal resources Integration of the environment component in the spatial planning policy |
| REDD+ Readiness Preparation Proposal | Present initiatives and projects which can add to the development of activities aimed at sharing information, raising awareness and training all the stakeholders in the REDD+ process | Train stakeholders on concepts on CC and REDD+, as well as the role of forest in mitigating CC Construct and adapt various tools and equipment to provide the stakeholders with relevant information concerning climate change and REDD+ |
| Law/policy/strategy | Vision/goal | How climate change is addressed |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Forest Policy | Preservation of the environment and its resources through the protection of national forests | Forest regeneration through tree planting/reforestation |
| 1994 Forest Law | Lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations, with a view to attaining the general objectives of the forestry, wildlife and fisheries policy, within the framework of an integrated management | Forest conservation and regeneration, |
| PRSP | Provide a framework for domestic policies and programs, as well as for foreign assistance, with the overall aim of reducing poverty | – |
| 1999 Agricultural policy | Ensure food security of the populations and establish the bases for the launch of the agricultural revolution | – |
| First National Communication to UNFCC | Presents an overview of national | Management of protected areas |
| 1996 framework law on environment | ensure sustainable development through environmental protection | Management of protected areas |
| REDD+ Readiness Preparation Proposal | Present initiatives and projects which can add to the development of activities aimed at sharing information, raising awareness and training all the stakeholders in the REDD+ process | Train stakeholders on concepts on CC and REDD+, as well as the role of forest in mitigating CC |
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