1st Coordination meeting of Environment Officers parented by DECC, on 15th March 2023.

1^st Coordination meeting of Environment Officers parented by DECC, on 15th March 2023

The Department of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources coordinated its 1^stCoordination meeting of the Environment Officers. The coordination meetings will be conducted regularly to ensure a unified approach to environment protection across the country, efficient environmental service delivery, effective waste management & observation of Zero-waste, development of capabilities and competencies of the EOs and resolve coordination issues.

Heartfelt condolences to victim of Debsi fire and Gratitude to fire fighters

The Department of Environment and Climate Change, Secretariat for National Environment Commission is saddened to note the loss of four precious lives to Chang Debsi fire that started at around 11 AM, 22 February 2023. A man in his thirties died after he slipped into gully that was raging with fire, while trying to stop the fire from reaching the house he stays. The other three deceased of the fire were loggers working for the local contractor engaged by Natural Resources Development Corporation. (Source: BBS) Our prayers are with the departed soul and families of the deceased.

New Director General for DoECC and Secretariat to NEC

Aum Tashi Pem, joins the Department of Environment Climate Change, Secretariat to the National Environment Commission, MoENR, as the new Director General on 11 February 2023.