Afghan Biodiversity Support Program (ABSP)

The purpose of the Afghan Biodiversity Support Program is to provide technical assistance services directly supporting the Government of Afghanistan National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) in institutional strengthening, public and technician training, environmental management demonstration grants, and development of policies and regulations.

The work objective is to assist in implementation of environmental policy and laws of Afghanistan relating to renewable natural resources.

In coordination and collaboration with NEPA and other agencies and organizations supporting NEPA, the ABSP field team will provide on-the-job technical assistance, organize workshops and deliver training courses to produce sustainable environmental improvements, especially in biodiversity conservation and the green environment, while improving the long-term capabilities and skills within NEPA and NGOs to: 1.

Fulfill the environmental assessment mandate of NEPA; 2. Coordinate environmental programs to meet the Environment Law objectives; 3. Conduct effective public education and outreach; 4. Develop and implement environmental regulations; and 5. Support community-based resource management through NGO grants.