Information Under Section 6 & 7 of the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act 2016
a). Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC), functions and duties:
- Matter related to Climate Change.
- Formulate a province specific policy presenting the full picture of the climate change situation in the province, its affects and provide for a robust set of solutions and implementation plans to mitigate the effects, keeping in view the National Climate Change Policy (October 2021) and Twelfth Five Year Plan (2018-23) of the Federal government that combines inclusive growth with green development.
- Updating and implementation of Sindh Climate Change Policy.
- Design and implement emissions trading in the province.
- Introducing carbon reduction technologies.
- Greenhouse Gas emissions and energy consumption reporting.
- Manage and utilize climate change funds.
- Enhance inter-departmental coordination & cooperation for effective actions to counter climate change impact.
- Develop human resource capacities to achieve policy objectives.
- Embed the concepts of Climate Compatible Development (CCD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to improve the understanding and ensure water, food, energy, health & nutrition security for Sindh province in the face of a changing climate.
- Ensure interests of vulnerable groups and that gender aspects are adequately addressed in climate development strategies and planning.
- Develop bases to provide for the required human, financial and play technological resources and inter and intra coordination mechanisms and frameworks which are required to further the policy objectives and undertake necessary actions, in a clear, timely manner to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
- Enhance awareness of the impacts of climate change among all stakeholders for necessary appropriate measures to combat and minimize these impacts.
- Perform such other function as may be considered necessary for achieving the objectives of the Directorate of Climate Change.
b). Powers and functions of officers Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC)
- Human Resource yet to be taken on board after recruitment rules are notified by Administrate Department”
- As a stop gap arrangement, the Administrative Department placed services of two officers with DoCC”
- ”UN WFP has provided a human resource to the DoCC to work out Implementation Framework & Action Plan (IFAP) in line with SCCP-2022 approved by the Cabinet”.
c). Norms and criteria to discharge daily functions:
As per Sindh Government Rules of Business and other relevant Laws by Government of Sindh.
d). Rules, regulations, notifications to discharge functions:
As per Sindh Government Rules, Regulations and other relevant Laws by Government of Sindh.
Policy:
The Sindh Climate Change Policy – 2022 approved by Sindh Cabinet on 07th July 2022. (Click to view)
e). Categories of Information:
Climate Related Information (Click to view)
f). Description of Its Decision Making Process:
Description of its decision making process (Click to view)
g). Details of administrative and development decisions:
Details of administrative and development decisions of DoCC. (Click to View)
h). Details of all its officers and with qualifications, remuneration, perks and privileges:
Details and qualifications of officers (Click to view)
No extra remuneration, perks and privileges to any officer / official.
i). Budget:
DoCC Budget 2023-24 (Click to view)
j). Manner of execution of subsidy programs:
DoCC ADP Scheme 2023-24 (Click to view)
k). Full particulars of the recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted:
N/A
l). Facilities available with the public body for obtaining information held:
DoCC’s Official Website (Click to View)
m). Complete particulars of its public information officer:
Mr. Fahad Saeed Memon, Public Information Officer
Phone : 021 – 99204660, 021 - 35681318
n). Any other information
Nil
o). Maintenance of record in respect of applications received and actions taken thereto:
- Chief Minister Complaint Cell.
- Sindh Performance Service Delivery Cell
Notification under Section 7 of the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act 2016
Nomination of Mr.Fahad Saeed as Designated Officer