Malawi Environment Protection Authority | MEPA – Protecting the Environment, Protecting Life

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Who we are…

Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) was established under the Environment Management Act No. 19 of 2017, as a principal agency for the protection and sustainable management and utilization of the environment and natural resources. In line with the mandate MEPA performs a number of regulatory functions including environmental assessments, access and benefit sharing of biological resources, and waste transfer and storage.

Our Vision

A clean and healthy environment for all.

Our Mission

To be a leading regulator for the efficient protection and management of the environment for sustainable development in Malawi.

Core Values

Environmental Stewardship
Professionalism
Integrity
Innovativeness
Teamwork

What we Regulate

Access and benefit sharing on biological resources
Environmental Assessments
Waste transport and storage

Ensure that environmental and social concerns are integrated into development projects

One of MEPA’s functions is to oversee and administer environmental assessment processes in the country. Environmental Assessments are very important because they contribute to sustainable socio-economic development by ensuring that environmental and social concerns are integrated into project design, implementation and decision making.