Core Mandates

With a focus on generating valuable knowledge through rigorous research, mandates entrusted to WLRC include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implementing programmes that improve natural resources management and conservation of important biodiversity reserves, habitats and ecosystems as well as programmes to promote sustainable use of water for agriculture and energy, land for agriculture, and infrastructure for producing goods and services sustainably;
• Engaging in generating, developing and sharing knowledge and useful innovative practices on water and land resource management;
• Initiating, proposing and acquiring funding for strengthening and implementing programmes that improve management of water and land resources in major basins of Ethiopia;
• Supporting technically research programmes on hydro sedimentology, climate and sustainable water and land management in cooperation with other organizations at national and international levels;
• Providing capacity development and backstopping services to institutions that engage with water and land resources management;
• Cooperating with government and non-government organizations to work on programmes and initiatives in sustainable water and land management in Ethiopia;
• Initiating and/or facilitating the formulation and implementation of transdisciplinary partnership programmes with appropriate organizations, government agencies and research institutions; and
• Providing credible evidence that informs public policy, decisions and practices about diverse aspects of water and land resources management, thereby contributing to realisation of sustainable development.