Luanda: The Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (OISC-CPLP) has emphasized the need for ongoing technical training programs focused on environmental issues, as articulated in the recent "Luanda Charter."
According to Angola Press News Agency, the recommendation was made during the 13th General Assembly of the OISC-CPLP, which concluded in Luanda. This assembly marked a significant step in addressing climate change and its impacts, urging for innovation in oversight practices through enhanced training. The Luanda Charter suggests updating internal policies on solid waste management and recycling, alongside modernizing oversight processes with suitable technologies.
Key points of the document include investing in specialized personnel for critical areas such as protected areas and municipalities while allocating budgets specifically for climate action. The institutions further advised strengthening involvement in coordinated audits and multilateral environmental initiatives, enhancing joint activities to share experiences and improve technical capacity in performance audits.
The document also promotes active engagement across various sectors, including government, private sector, civil society, and international partners. It calls for increased citizen participation through the dissemination of audit results and the development of communication and environmental education strategies.
Additionally, the Luanda Charter emphasizes ongoing awareness campaigns aimed at local communities and youth, valuing traditional knowledge to foster societal engagement in combating climate change. It highlights the expansion of the pedagogical function through environmental education initiatives, supporting partnerships, and producing educational materials to instill sustainability awareness in young people.
The charter also suggests evaluating public actions to expand climate finance via instruments attracting private capital, such as public-private partnerships and ecosystem service payment mechanisms. The assembly, themed "Climate change and its impacts," saw Angola take over the rotating presidency of the OISC-CPLP for 2025/2027 from Guinea-Bissau.
