· Access to info re environmental law ·
Lack of human resources · Acknowledgement of traditional law re the
environment ·
Low level of awareness re environmental law and regulation ·
Laws should reflect local needs and the local situation-what makes the laws
work? ·
Poor leadership ·
Environmental education and resource regeneration policy ·
No instituion or apparatus responsible for monitoring or enforcement ·
Confusion re ownership of land and resources ·
Public participation and consultation · Scale of priority for resource exploitation,
“environment vs development” · Lack of co-ordination between government
institutions.
PRIORITY
ISSUES
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STRATEGIES |
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Information and awareness for all stakeholders |
·
Rural seminars and workshops ·
Industry seminars ·
Independent government/industry watchdog, including xxx
regulations |
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What makes the law work? Recognition of adat and public participation |
·
Research elements of adat and incorporate into national
law (including the questionaire) ·
Consultation drafts for the constitution and proposed
environmental regulations. |
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Human Resources and poor leadership |
·
Place environmental issues on school curriculum ·
Promote co-operation between UNTAET and CNRT in the
transitional stage. |