"Zambia has called for stronger strategic and scientific measures to ensure the sustainable management of Lake Tanganyika and its resources. Green Economy and Environment Minister Dr Gilbert Siame emphasized aligning work plans with strategic priorities and meeting financial obligations during the 14th Lake Tanganyika Authority Ministers’ Conference."
By Wilson Mulinda
Zambia has called for stronger strategic and scientific measures to ensure the sustainable management of Lake Tanganyika and its resources.
Green Economy and Environment Minister Dr GILBERT SIAME says the proposed 2027 Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) Annual Work Plan and Budget must be aligned with the strategic priorities of the Convention on the Sustainable Management of Lake Tanganyika and the updated Strategic Action Programme.
Dr SIAME said this in a speech read on his behalf by Permanent Secretary DOUTY CHIBAMBA during the opening of the 14th Lake Tanganyika Authority Ministers’ Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
He said member states must also meet their financial obligations on time to ensure predictable funding for the implementation of agreed programmes.
Dr SIAME further called for a critical review of the LTA annual report to assess progress in implementing agreed programmes and decisions, identify outstanding challenges and establish practical measures to improve institutional performance.
Meanwhile, Tanzania’s Minister of State in the Office of the Vice-President responsible for Union and Environment, HAMAD YUSUF MASAUNI, said the Authority needed strategic guidelines to support informed decision-making and strengthen scientific contributions to fisheries management.
Mr MASAUNI said improved fisheries management was important for communities that depend on the lake for their livelihoods.
During the conference, Zambia is also expected to hand over the LTA chairmanship to Tanzania following the completion of its one-year term.
Originally published by ZNBC News
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