Consideration of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment as part of the Specialized Technical Committee of Agriculture, Rural Development, Water, and Environment of the African Union

This document outlines institutional considerations for aligning the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment with the African Union’s technical committee structure. It recounts the African Union’s establishment, its organs, and the functions of specialized technical committees, emphasizing coordination with regional economic communities and NEPAD. It summarizes AMCEN decisions and declarations calling for cooperative links, maintained policy and advocacy roles, and strengthened communication with African Union bodies.