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Challenge 3: Develop the environmental reflex at all
levels
Objectives : We will mainstream the environment into all sectoral plans and develop
a strong and effective environmental reflex.

Strategies
1 Explore ways that the government (national, regional and local) with the help

of the private sector can assist in environmental protection and ensure that the
highest global standards are met.

2 Strengthen the framework for preventing environmental damage (including

pollution) caused by businesses, miners, farmers, fishermen and tourism.

3 Contribute to the protection of sensitive zones through comprehensive

environmental assessment.

4 Internalize the environmental stake into sectoral, regional and communal

policies.

5 Implement the Education Policy Relative to the Environment (Politique de

l'Education Relative à l'Environnement (PERE)).

Projects and priority actions
• Assure the ratification and implementation of the international conventions as

for example the Kyoto Protocol.

• Develop the Code of the Environment.

• Reduce pollution in industrial zones located in urban, rural and port areas.

• Develop the value chains in potential business sectors to ensure that biodiver-

sity is linked to the economy.

• Establish an Eco-tourism policy, charter, code that states the vision, the

commitment, the values and the approach for the promotion and implemen-
tation of ecotourism throughout the country.

• Establish special zones for ecotourism.

• Promote and create investment standards to maintain quality

• Develop, coordinate, share and promote important environmental informa-

tion.

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Promote the compatibility of investment with the environment.

• Promote strategic environmental assessment (EAS) in the sectors of …,

tourism, ….