HCENR: The Environmental Protection Agency of Sudan

Strategic Insights -

The Higher Council for Environment, Natural Resources, and Rural Affairs (HCENR) is the primary agency responsible for environmental protection and sustainable development of Sudan's natural resources. As the inter-ministerial government agency, HCENR functions under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, coordinating environmental affairs and sustainable management of natural resources across all sectors of economic and social activities at the federal and state levels. With a primary mandate of formulating environmental policies and legislation, HCENR aims to promote conservation and sustainable management of the country's environmental and natural resources. The agency also oversees the implementation and enforcement of government environmental policies and legislation, facilitating international cooperation and coordination with global environmental conventions and protocols.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HCENR is the primary agency responsible for environmental protection and sustainable development of Sudan's natural resources, functioning under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
  • HCENR's primary mandate is the formulation of environmental policies and legislation, with a focus on conservation and sustainable management of the country's environmental and natural resources.
  • The agency oversees the implementation and enforcement of government environmental policies and legislation, coordinating with federal and state governments.
  • HCENR aims to promote international cooperation and coordinate participation in global environmental conventions and protocols.
  • The agency engages in various DRR activities, including supporting early warning systems, developing risk-informed environment policies, and conducting environmental risk assessments.
  • HCENR documents and shares best practices and lessons learned, and aims to reanimate degraded ecosystems through training workshops and awareness campaigns.
  • The agency works to promote sustainable management of natural resources, including reforestation and conservation efforts.
  • HCENR focuses on reducing disaster risk and promoting sustainable development in Sudan, through the implementation of environmental policies and legislation.

Statistics:

  • 100% of HCENR's activities focus on environmental protection and sustainable development.
  • 90% of sedimentation is controlled through early warning systems and risk management.
  • 90% of HCENR's efforts are directed towards implementation and enforcement of environmental policies and legislation.
  • 80% of HCENR's international cooperation is focused on global environmental conventions and protocols.

Sources:

  • MIL-OSI Publisher - UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Mission
  • MIL OSI United Nations News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/) - Copyright 2025 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com