About the Ministry

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

The Vision, Mission, and Core Values will be the guiding principles that will inspire the Ministry, and its stakeholders, while providing direction towards the strategic goals. The vision is a pre-requisite for effective strategic leadership while the mission is the overriding factor that gives the Ministry an identity and unique purpose. The core values inform decision-making through a common shared philosophy.

Mission Statement


Mission Statemen
The Ministry’s Vision is to ensure Puntland achieves sustainable environment management, Rangelands improvement and climate change resilience.


Vision


Vision Statement
The Ministry’s Mission is to coordinate and oversee development and implementation of policies, programs, strategies, plans and partnerships to support environment protection, Rangeland development and climate resilience initiatives in Puntland

Core Values

  • Professionalism: We shall ensure and maintain high standards in the discharge of responsibilities and delivery of services.

  • Integrity: We shall uphold honesty and strong moral principles in all our decisions and actions.

  • Equity: We shall provide for a balance in distribution of resources and benefits accruing from the Ministry’s programs and projects.

  • Innovation: We shall pursue and explore uncharted waters to provide cutting edge solutions to our stakeholders.

  • Integrity: We shall uphold honesty and strong moral principles in all our decisions and actions.

  • Sustainable Approach: We shall apply sustainable approach in our work to deliver value and achieve our mandate.

MoERCC Mandate

The Ministry of Environment, Resources Conservation, and Climate Change (MoERCC) is dedicated to safeguarding the natural environment and promoting sustainable development. Its mandate includes the formulation and implementation of policies aimed at conserving natural resources, mitigating climate change, and promoting environmental awareness and education.

Mandate ka wasaarada

Establishing policies & legal frameworks
Formulation and implementation of environmental standards
Mitigating climate change and combating desertification
Environmental research and information management
Developing strategic plans and budgets
Climate & environmental advocacy
Promoting fodder production and storage
Environmental education and awareness
Promoting sustainable development agenda
Biodiversity conservation (Terrestrial and Marine endangered species)
Climate related DRR and mitigation
Forest conservation including resin trees