(i) Supporting the Government of Timor-Leste in responding to obligations under the Multilateral Environmental Agreements, particularly under the UN conventions to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), for Biological Diversity (UNCBD) and on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The development of action plans and strategies under these will support the Government in developing capacity and support strategic planning in the relevant sectors; 

(ii)  Mainstreaming environment into policy development and national planning, ensuring that environmental considerations are reflected in relevant legislation and regulation thus supporting the government in its efforts towards sustainable development; 

(iii)  Providing access to sustainable energy to vulnerable communities, improving the quality of life of Timor-Leste’s most isolated communities and allowing for the development of new income generating activities.

Operationally, UNDP’s Environment projects are implemented in close collaboration with the Government of Timor-Leste. All key documents are developed in consultation with stakeholders and partners, and project teams regularly meet with their direct counterparts. Key project documents are also taken by the relevant counterparts for approval at the Council of Ministers. In this manner, the activities of UNDP Environment aim to provide support to the planning mechanisms of the Government of Timor-Leste and to enhance national capacity in managing environmental resources, while improving upon the quality of life of the Timorese.

Key documents of the projects are also taken by the relevant direct counterparts for approval at the Council of Ministers. In this manner, the activities of UNDP Environment aim to provide support to the planning mechanisms of the Government of Timor-Leste and to enhance national capacity in managing environmental resources, while improving upon the quality of life of the Timorese.