Implement the tasks entrusted to the
Department within the general functions of the Economic Sector, in areas of
joint Arab action and international action pertinent to environment, housing,
water resources and sustainable development.
Participate in preparation,
organization and follow-up on the work of the Economic and Social Council and
the Higher Coordinating Committee, in cooperation with the competent
Department, as well as prepare and follow up on issues pertinent to the
Department concerning the Council of the League of Arab States.
Undertake the functions of the
Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers responsible for
environmental affairs, the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and
Reconstruction, the Arab Ministerial Council for Water Resources, the Arab
Committee for Disasters and Emergency and the Permanent Arab Committee for
Meteorology and its subcommittees and task forces.
Follow up on the implementation of
the Sustainable Development Initiative in the Arab Region.
Follow up on the implementation of
the water security strategy in the Arab region to face future challenges to
sustainable development.
Follow up on the implementation of
integrated management of water resources.
Follow up on the implementation of
the Arab Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Organize and prepare for forums,
regional and international conferences from the Arab side to determine the
unified Arab position and convene Arab coordination meetings during those
events.
Follow up on the implementation of
the activities of the Arab environmental action programme and the Arab
programme for water resources..
Organize and hold forums,
conferences and meetings in the field of environment, sustainable development,
water, housing and natural disasters.
Issue reports and studies on joint
Arab issues on disasters and guidelines about sustainable development, housing
and water.
Follow up on the efforts towards
restoring environmental degradation in some Arab States.
Undertake the tasks of the Secretariat
General of the League of Arab States concerning matters related to agriculture,
industry, energy and coordinate with the pertinent Arab organizations.
Coordinate and cooperate with Arab,
regional and international organizations in all areas concerning environment,
housing, water and sustainable development.
Coordinate and cooperate with joint
Arab action institutions, ministerial councils, regional and Arab unions and
international unions and organizations in the fields of environment, housing,
water and sustainable development.
Strengthen coordination and
cooperation with States and other regional groups in relevant areas and the
Department workflow, in light of the signed conventions.
Develop an action plan for the
Department, prepare its annual work programme and assign the tasks and
functions of the Department divisions and its staff.
Prepare the draft annual budget of
the Department and take all the necessary measures for its approval and
implementation.
Organize the administrative work of
the Department staff and propose a plan for the annual leave and staff
performance appraisal.
Undertake any other tasks as may be
assigned in this regard.
