MECCNAR is the leading national institution responsible for the implementation of climate change and environment related initiatives, including natural resources management. Given its broad mandate, the Ministry has oversight and works with the Department of Forestry (DOF), Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), in addition to partnerships with other national and international stakeholders. Both line Departments and the Agency have a promotional mandate to raise awareness and sensitize the public on the impact of climate change, environmental deterioration, their work and the overall mandate of MECCNAR which contributes directly to achieving the national priority Promoting environmental sustainability, climate resilient communities and appropriate land use as identified in the National Development Plan (NDP 2018 – 2021).