What's New?

A listing of projects for which public comments are currently invited can be found on the ECC Portal of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (http://eia.met.gov.na), as well as information on the Environmental Clearance process, EIA procedures, downloadable files etc.

All projects - including those that were previously listed on the ECC Portal but have been removed - can be accessed on the eLibrary of the EIS.

Namibia's Environmental Management Act comes into force

On the 6 February 2012 the Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia brought into operation the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007). The Gazette lists activities which may not be undertaken without Environmental Clearance Certificate as well as setting out the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.

The Act provides a much-needed level of environmental protection in Namibia.

» Download the Gazette (pdf)

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