The Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR) is Sudan’s highest-level interministerial body for environmental protection and the sustainable management of natural resources. It convenes line ministries, state governments, academia, NGOs, the private sector, and civil society organizations, and establishes specialized councils to provide technical advice. Its mandate includes developing environmental policies and legislation, leading strategic planning for conservation and resource management, and overseeing their implementation. The HCENR also serves as the lead agency for coordinating Sudan’s participation in multilateral environmental agreements, including the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.