Environment Policy
1. Goals of DTP
Through this policy the Diplomacy Training Program aims to:
- implement environmentally sustainable practices in all program activities;
- promote sustainable development and the protection of the environment.
2. Scope of Policy
This policy applies to the activities and operations of DTP and is to be implemented by its staff and volunteers. It is to be communicated as appropriate to its partners.
3. Guiding Principles
DTP recognises the relationships between the environment and human rights and will seek in its programs and operations to incorporate understanding of the links between human rights and climate change.
DTP acknowledges that its activities impact on the environment both locally and globally. DTP recognises that all staff, volunteers and participants have a responsibility to play their part in reducing negative environmental impact.
DTP recognises the importance of traditional Indigenous resource management proactive and ownership patterns in fostering sustainable development and land care.
DTP believes that education and training are important aspects of addressing the negative impacts of human activity on the global and local environments.
4. Implementation
DTP shall:
- deliver programs to build the capacity of Indigenous Peoples’ advocates and communities in the Asia-Pacific region to participate in decisions affecting land and sea management;
- Implement effective waste management and recycling procedures and practices;
- promote and encourage sustainable forms of travel, transport and communication by staff and volunteers;
- minimise carbon emissions and conserve natural resources for future generations through improvements in energy efficiency;
- increase awareness of environmental responsibility among staff, volunteers, partner organisations and program participants;
- take into account environmental factors in program development and planning;
- strive to continually improve DTPs environmental performance;
- seek to use, and encourage others to use, recycled paper and other products;
- minimise the use of disposable items – including the use of plastic bottled water containers;
- integrate consideration of environmental issues into its program planning methodology.
5. Reviewing this policy
The DTP Board of Directors adopted this policy on Environment.
Date of First Adoption: February 2018
Renewed: April 2023
Date for Renewal: April 2026
