Institution Strategy Regional Priorities Promoting joint participation in international treaties and East African 4th EAC conventions, including: Community (EAC) Development At least 3 regional platforms on climate change, Strategy (2011/12 – biodiversity and disaster risk reduction established. 2015/16) At least 3 joint positions/reports on climate change, disaster risk and biodiversity developed. (5th EAC Implementing the Protocol on Environment and Natural Resource Management, including: Development At least 3 projects developed focusing on biodiversity Strategy currently conservation, integrated water resources management under (IWRM) and pollution control. development) Enhance cooperation and coordinating macro-economic Intergovernmental IGAD Regional policies; Authority on Strategy 2016-2020 Promote sustainable agriculture development and food Development security; (IGAD) Conserve, protect, and improve the quality of the environment; Harmonize environmental impact assessment policies and practices; Ensure the prudent and rational utilization of natural resources; Cooperate in increased sustainable utilization and development of energy resources in the sub-region, and in the gradual harmonization of national energy policies and energy development plans; Cooperate in the gradual harmonization of national policies on scientific and technological research and development, transfer of technology, and capacity-building in science and technology in the sub-region. Foster cooperation in the joint and efficient management Common Market COMESA and sustainable utilization of natural resources within the for Eastern and Medium Common Market for the mutual benefit of the member Southern Africa Term Strategic Plan states; (COMESA) Strengthen the facilities and increase promotion and use of training and research institutions; Encourage joint utilization of training and research facilities; and Establish uniform fisheries investment guidelines for inland and marine waters.
Institution Strategy Regional Priorities East African Community (EAC) 4th EAC Development Strategy (2011/12 – 2015/16) (5th EAC Development Strategy currently under development) Promoting joint participation in international treaties and conventions, including: At least 3 regional platforms on climate change, biodiversity and disaster risk reduction established. At least 3 joint positions/reports on climate change, disaster risk and biodiversity developed. Implementing the Protocol on Environment and Natural Resource Management, including: At least 3 projects developed focusing on biodiversity conservation, integrated water resources management (IWRM) and pollution control. Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) IGAD Regional Strategy 2016-2020 Enhance cooperation and coordinating macro-economic policies; Promote sustainable agriculture development and food security; Conserve, protect, and improve the quality of the environment; Harmonize environmental impact assessment policies and practices; Ensure the prudent and rational utilization of natural resources; Cooperate in increased sustainable utilization and development of energy resources in the sub-region, and in the gradual harmonization of national energy policies and energy development plans; Cooperate in the gradual harmonization of national policies on scientific and technological research and development, transfer of technology, and capacity-building in science and technology in the sub-region. Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) COMESA Medium Term Strategic Plan Foster cooperation in the joint and efficient management and sustainable utilization of natural resources within the Common Market for the mutual benefit of the member states; Strengthen the facilities and increase promotion and use of training and research institutions; Encourage joint utilization of training and research facilities; and Establish uniform fisheries investment guidelines for inland and marine waters.