347. Mali is making a sizeable contribution to the promotion and consolidation of peace in
Africa, through the Alioune Blondin BEYE Peace-keeping School. This national school with
a regional character (ENVR), is ranked by ECOWAS among the schools of excellence in the
area of peace-keeping in Africa. In addition to observers, this school trains contingents before
their deployment to the various operational zones. African countries invite the EMP to send
its instructors to train their forces on the ground.
The modules taught include among others: training for Peace-keeping, Disarmament,
Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), logistical internships, civilian cum military actions,
civilian policing (CIVPOL)
The right of peoples to a safe environment (Article 24)
348. The protection of the environment is a priority for the Government of Mali and it is the
basis for sustainable socio-economic development. The priority is affirmed in Article 15 of
the Constitution of 25 February 1992 which provides that “Every person has the right to a
safe environment. The protection, defence of the environment and the promotion of the
quality of life are the duty of all and of the State”.
349. The commitment of Mali to the protection of the environment has been shown through
the copious legislation in this regard. Numerous texts focus on the preservation of natural
resources, protection of the environment and the living environment in general. One can cite
the following, among others:
- Law No. 01-020 of 30 May 2001 on pollution and nuisances;
- Law No. 02-013 instituting phytosanitary control in the Republic of Mali;
- Law No. 02-014 instituting certification and control of pesticides in the Republic of Mali;
- Decree No. 01-396 establishing modalities for the management of sound pollutions;
- Decree No. 01-397 establishing modalities for the management of atmospheric pollutants;
- Decree No. 01-394 establishing modalities for the management of solid waste;
- Decree No. 01-395 establishing modalities for the management of waste water;
- Decree No. 03-594/P-RM on environmental and social impact study.
350. Mali has participated actively in the development of international legal instruments and
ratified a large number of instruments. The State also developed a National Environmental
Protection Policy (PNPE) in 1998 and the National Environmental Action Plan (PNAE) in
order to address environmental challenges, sustain natural resources and improve the living
environment of the local population.
351. In 2002, Mali established a Ministry of Environment and Sanitation, also marking
clearly its commitment to the protection of the environment.
The mandate of this Ministry is to preserve forestry, fishery and wildlife resources and
improve the living environment of the population both in the rural and urban areas.
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