Environment Sector Working Group (EnSWG)
The EnSWG addresses environmental management and protection issues with emphasis on institutional and capacity development for environmental management and protection, desertification, pollution control, climate change, early warning and emergency response, environmental monitoring and awareness, protection of natural resources and hazardous waste. EnSWG is complementing and integrating the work of other SWGs and not seeking to overlap or take over responsibilities.
The Environmental Sector Working Group (EnSWG) fulfils the following functions and tasks:
- Support preparation of PNA future strategies, plans and programmes:
ü Support the development and updating of environmental sector strategies and plans
ü Ensure that environmental issues and considerations are integrated into other national sector plans and policies
ü Carry out a coordinated and strategic dialogue between the PNA, the donors and international community on environment and sustainable development
- Support and review the implementation process of the PRDP and its programmes at the national and sectoral level:
ü Align donors support and assistance in the field of environmental management and protection based on PRDP priorities.
ü Coordinate and harmonise donor assistance to create synergy between donor-funded projects and avoid duplication as well as gaps.
ü Provide guidance and coordinate analytical works and reviews and related missions and visits
- Develop and ensure effective communications among PNA agencies, EnSWG members, other sector working groups, and civil society organizations.
- Support PNA in the participation in International and regional environmental forums and conventions and assist them to access associated cooperation and funds.
The EnSWG reports to the Infrastructure Strategy Group (ISG) on a regular basis.
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Composition
Co-Chairs: Environment Quality Authority (EQA) and Sweden
Technical Advisor: UNDP
Members:
PA institutions: Ministry of Planning and Administrative Development (MoPAD), Palestinian Water Authority (PWA)
Donors: Japan, Italy, FAO, European Commission, Spain
Secretariat: Local Aid Coordination Secretariat (LACS) |