National Level Coordination Structure of Agenda 21 Actions

1. Key National Sustainable Development Coordination Mechanism(s)/Council(s). National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) Contact point (Name, Title, Office): Mr. Epeli Nasome, Director of Environment, Government Buildings Telephone: (679) 311-699 Fax: (679) 312-879 e-mail: Mailing address: P.O. Box 2131, Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji 2. Membership/Composition/Chairperson: Chair: Permanent Secretary for Local Government and Environment; Secretary: Director, Department of Environment 2a. List of ministries and agencies involved: Statutory authorities such as NLTB, PAF, FEA, etc.; government-owned companies such as FSC, Fiji Pine, PAFCO, etc.; non-government organizations such as FCOSS, Soqosoqo; Vakamarama, SPACHEE, Consumer Council, Food & Nutrition, National Trust, National Council of Women, etc.; Chambers of Commerce and Industry; local government representatives; University of the South Pacific. 2b. Names of para-statal bodies and institutions involved, as well as participation of academic and private sectors: 2c. Names of non-governmental organizations: 3. Mandate role of above mechanism/council: The National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) advises the Ministry for Local Government and Environment on the views of the public and private sectors, NGOs, local authorities and others. The NCSD would determine the programme of actions for sustinable development. 4. If available, attach a diagram (organization chart) showing national coordination structure and linkages between ministries: Submitted by (Name): Epeli Nasome Signature: Signed. Title: Director of Environment Date: March 1996 Ministry/Office: Department of Environment Telephone: (679) 311 699 Fax: (679) 312 879 e-mail: