Mandate and Functions
The proposed mandate of the National Wildlife and Climate Change Board is to support national environmental priorities through coordinated wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation, climate action, and ecosystem management, subject to its approved legal authority and terms of reference.
Key Functions
Wildlife Protection:
Support conservation planning for endangered species, native wildlife, and ecologically significant habitats.
Biodiversity Conservation:
Promote the protection of plant and animal diversity and the sustainable management of natural ecosystems.
Climate Change Response:
Encourage climate adaptation, mitigation, risk reduction, and resilience-building measures.
Habitat Restoration:
Support afforestation, reforestation where ecologically appropriate, wetland rehabilitation, and restoration of degraded landscapes.
Research and Monitoring:
Facilitate wildlife surveys, biodiversity assessments, climate-related studies, and environmental data collection.
Policy Coordination:
Encourage collaboration among relevant federal and provincial institutions and other stakeholders.
Public Awareness:
Promote environmental education, community outreach, and responsible interactions with wildlife.
Community Engagement:
Encourage local participation in conservation and support sustainable nature-based livelihoods.
Environmental Compliance:
Support awareness of relevant environmental laws, policies, and applicable international commitments.
Partnership Development:
Facilitate cooperation with universities, research bodies, conservation organizations, and development partners.The Board's final functions, powers, and responsibilities shall be determined by its enabling legislation, notification, approved rules, or official terms of reference, as applicable.