Environmental Management Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007).

Country/Territory: Namibia
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2007
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, No. 3966 of 27 December 2007, pp. 1-32.
Long title: An 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: Framework law Institution EIA Pollution control Environmental planning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Biodiversity
Geographical area: Africa, South Atlantic, 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: laws.parliament.na; 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, Policy/planning, Sustainable development

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