Environmental Management Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to promote the sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resources by establishing principles for decision making on matters affecting the environment; to establish the Sustainable Development Advisory Council; to provide for the appointment of the Environmental Commissioner and environmental officers; to provide for a process of assessment and control of activities which may have significant effects on the environment; and to provide for incidental matters. Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Institution EIA Pollution control Environmental planning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Biodiversity Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Entry into force notes This Act commences on a date determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. Abstract This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment and contains measures to ensure sustainable development in Namibia. Full text English Website www.lac.org.na References - Legislation Implemented by Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (G.N. No. 30 of 2011). Legislation | Namibia | 2012 Keyword: EIA, Institution, Environmental planning, Registration, Public participation, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX List of activities that may not be undertaken without Environmental Clearance Certificate: Environmental Management Act, 2007 (G.N. No. 29 of 2012). Legislation | Namibia | 2012 Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Forest management/forest conservation, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX