Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Lesotho National Action Programme in Natural Resource Management, Combating Desertification and Mitigating the Effects of Drought

Country/Territory
Lesotho
Document type
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Public participation Capacity building Institution Education Financial agricultural measures Farming Rural employment Poverty Traditional rights/customary rights Community management Early warning system/emergency intervention system Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Governance Desertification Water shortage/drought Biodiversity Disasters Climate change Afforestation/reforestation Standards Biosecurity Agro-forestry Forest management/forest conservation Soil conservation/soil improvement Land-use planning Sustainable use Water conservation zone
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Africa
Abstract

The objectives of this NAP is to structure and guide the implementation of the UNCCD and define the elements of strengthening environmental capacities, enhance public awareness and mobilize active participation in order to better manage the natural resources, combat DLDD.The objective also contains elements of strengthening the policy, legal and institutional foundations for environmental management.

Full text
English