Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism

INTRODUCTION

OUR VISION

To make Botswana a world leader in the management of the environment for sustainable development.

OUR MISSION

We exist to protect, conserve, and derive value out of the natural resources and the environment for the benefit of the nation. We commit ourselves to achieve these through teamwork and smart partnerships with the private sector and other stakeholders.

OUR VALUES

We the Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism are committed to upholding the principles and values of the Public Service Charter. We also strive to create a new work culture by embracing the following values based on BOTHO: Integrity, Service Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Transparency. They are outlined as follows:

Integrity


Service Excellence


Team Work


Commitment


Transparency



THE 8 DEPARTMENTS, 1 PARASTATAL AND 1 COMPANY OF THE MINISTRY,

Department of Corporate Services (DCS)

The overall mandate of Corporate Services is to co-ordinate and ensures efficient management of a full range of the Ministerial resources and support services by Departments, by performing the following functions: Human Resources Management and Administration, Finance and Development, Procurement, and Strategy Management.


Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP)

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks is tasked with the responsibility of conserving and managing the country’s fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in consultation with local, regional and international stakeholders for the benefit of present and future generations. It promotes and facilitates sustainable utilization of fish and wildlife resources through active participation of citizens and places emphasis on partnerships with the private and sector to fully develop potential of fish as wildlife resources.

Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)
Promotes environmental based projects for the conservation and protection of environment in order to increase the effectiveness with which natural resources are used and managed so that the beneficial interactions are optimised and harmful environment side effects are minimized.




Department of Tourism (DOT)

Manages and promotes sustainable tourism development through the formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies and strategies that ensure sustainable tourism development. Additionally the department assists in acquiring licences for tourism related business opportunities.


Department of Meteorological Services (DMS)


Provides guidance in project formulation focused on addressing issues of global warming and adaptation to climate change. It also provides quality weather and climate information and related services to the Government and the private sector to make timely and informed decisions for sustainable socio-economic development in circumstances where weather plays a significant role.



Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control (DWMPC)
To prevent and control pollution of the environment through the formulation of waste management policies, regulating and monitoring of the waste sector. The overall objective of the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control is to prevent and control environmental pollution resulting from inappropriate and inadequate waste management practices. It promotes opportunities in waste management for a cleaner and safer environment.

Department of Forestry and Range Resources (DFRR)
The DFRR is charged with the conservation, protection, and management of vegetation resources in Botswana. The DFRR as the management authority for vegetation resources ensures that these resources are used sustainably for the benefit of the present and future generations.

Department of National Museum and Monuments (DNMM)
The department is mandated to be the custodian of Botswana’s cultural and natural heritage. It is guided by its mission and vision to be able to effectively play this important role in the advancement of the country. The DNMM exists to protect, preserve and promote Botswana’s cultural and natural heritage for sustainable utilization thereof by collecting, researching, conserving and exhibiting for public education and appreciation.

Botswana Tourism Organisation

This is a ministerial Parastatal statutory body charged with the responsibility of product development and of marketing the country as a tourism destination to the national, regional and international markets; promoting investment into the tourism sector; and grading and classifies tourist facilities.

Forest Conservation Botswana

Forest Conservation Botswana (FCB) was established in 2008 as a company to administer the Tropical Forest Conservation Fund on behalf of the Ministry following the signing of the Tropical Forest Conservation Agreement between the Governments of Botswana and the United States of America in October 2006. FCB was established to promote activities designed to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the forests of Botswana in accordance with the terms of the Tropical Forest Agreement, Forest Act, the National Forest Policy and the Tropical Forest Conservation Fund Order.

CONTACT US
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
P/Bag BO 199
Gaborone.Tel:3914955 Fax: 3951092
or
The Public Relations Office
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
P/Bag BO 199
Gaborone: Tel:3191312 Fax: 3908076


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