Namibia has well-developed legislation, regulations and procedures on Environmental Impact Assessment

Low impact eco-tourism. Under the Environmental Management Act, Tourism Development Activities may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate

San rock paintings, Twyfelfontein. Under the Environmental Management Act, an Assessment Report must describe the potential effects of a listed activity on the cultural aspects of the environment

Redbilled Oxpecker. Under the Environmental Management Act, an Assessment Report must describe the potential effects of a listed activity on the biological aspects of the environment

Diesel and oil pollution from water pump. The Environmental Management Act promotes the sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resources

Substation near Lüderitz. Under the Environmental Management Act, all energy generation, transmission and storage activities require an Environmental Clearance Certificate

Recycling centre in Windhoek. Under the Environmental Management Act, waste management, treatment, handling and disposal activities require an Environmental Clearance Certificate

Under the Environmental Management Act, construction of infrastructure such as roads, railways, harbours, airports and airfields require an Environmental Clearance Certificate

Namibia has variable and unpredictable rainfall. The Environmental Management Act promotes the sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resources

Namibia has highly variable and unpredictable rainfall. The Environmental Management Act promotes the sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resources

Under the Environmental Management Act, Mining and Quarrying Activities require an Environmental Clearance Certificate

About EAPAN

Namibia's Environmental Management Act of 2007 came into force in 2012 with the Promulgation of its Regulations. Many activities now require environmental clearance certificates and the assessment process must be managed by a designated environmental assessment practitioner. Amongst other requirements, these practitioners must have knowledge of and experience in conducting assessments, including knowledge of the Environmental Management Act, its regulations and guidelines, and be objective.

EAPAN was established in 2012, following a consultative process amongst environmental assessment professionals working in Namibia.

Mission
To provide a national forum for advancing innovation, to promote international best practice and to develop capacity in all forms of environmental assessment at local, regional and national levels in Namibia.

Vision

To provide a national network on best practice in the use of environmental assessment for informed decision-making regarding policies, programmes, plans and projects.

Values

The values of the Association are as follows:

EAPAN promotes the application of integrated and participatory approaches to environmental assessment, conducted to the highest professional standards.
EAPAN believes the assessment of biological, physical, ecological, social, economic, cultural and health implications of proposed activities, products, services or facilities to be a critical contribution to sound decision-making processes, and to equitable and sustainable development.
EAPAN promotes access to information and the right of citizens to have a voice in decisions that affect them. This includes the free flow of complete, unbiased and accurate information to decision-makers and affected parties when assessing the impacts of policies, programmes, plans and projects.
Respect for human dignity and human rights should underpin all assessments.
EAPAN acknowledges that environmental assessments should consider the impact of development on both present and future generations.
EAPAN cherishes Namibia's diverse cultural and natural heritage and undertake to respect and protect such heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.

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