Resolution No. 34/24 approving for ratification by the Republic of Angola, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Environmental Management for Development. Development Community (SADC) on Environmental Management for Sustainable Development.

The main objectives of this Protocol are: a) Strengthen the protection of the environment in order to contribute to human health, human well-being and poverty alleviation; b) Promote the equitable and sustainable use of natural and cultural resources and the protection of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations; c) Promote shared management of the environment and transboundary natural resources; and d) Promote effective management of and response to the impacts of climate change and climate variability. This Protocol shall apply to all activities carried out by States Parties with regard to environmental management, including the following issues: a) marine, aquatic and terrestrial environment, as well as the atmosphere; b) natural and cultural resources; and c) management of the environment by nationals of States Parties and other directly related activities.
States Parties shall take measures to ensure and promote the sustainable management and use of local and transboundary biological diversity, including: a) Natural forests, woodlands, watersheds and other terrestrial ecosystems; b) Wildlife; c) Fisheries and marine resources; d) Aquatic and marine ecosystems; e) Wetlands; f) Agro-biodiversity; and g) Genetic resources.