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Protecting Malawi's Natural Heritage

80% of Malawi’s population depends on natural resources like wildlife for survival and income. MEPA was established under the Environment Management Act (2017) to safeguard our natural heritage, ensuring sustainable development and poverty reduction.

Combating Environmental Degradation

Unmanaged waste and pollution threaten both human health and the environment. MEPA is developing innovative strategies to reduce waste, enhance sanitation, and promote sustainable practices for a cleaner, healthier Malawi.

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Preserving Our Precious Water Resources

Malawi’s lakes and rivers are essential for our ecosystems and communities, but they are under threat. MEPA is committed to preserving our water bodies, addressing pollution, and mitigating the impacts of climate change to secure clean water for all.

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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.