East Timor has a very fragile environment. In rural areas unsustainable farming practices have contributed to a rapid deterioration of the land. In urban centers pollution is one of the biggest challenges. UNDP is supporting communities, NGOs and the Transitional Administration to prioritize and meet East Timor’s Environmental concerns.

 
  • There is little or no remaining primary forest in East Timor.
  • The population of Dili District is five times greater than any other districts in East Timor, leading to significant pressures on the urban environment.
  • Coral reef in East Timor is at significant risk from environmental pollution, siltation and the use of explosives in fishing.

 
 

Environmental issues not only affects farmers. Keeping the coast line clean is important to the livelihood of the fishermen of East Timor

 

Defining Environmental Issues and Priorities – (Fact Sheet) With support from the Norwegian Government, UNDP has launched a broad-based consultative process in an attempt to identify the environmental needs and priorities of East Timor.

Support to Environmental Initiatives

Clean-up the World – [Details] In 2000 East Timor joined the ranks of 100 countries around the world to clean-up local environments. In East Timor, UNDP, UTAET, The East Timor Scouts and Environment NGO Haburas, cleaned-up urban beaches and highlighted the problem of litter, by building huge sculptures from discarded plastic bottles.    

Sustainable Development Conference – UNDP is supporting Civil Society Organizations committed to the protection of the environment to raise awareness about environmental concerns, through a conference to be held during the last week of January. For further details, please contact Vibeke Risa.

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