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Environmental Impact Assessment
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Development is necessary to
uplift standards, revitalize economies and
to alleviate poverty. However, poorly
planned and rapid development can result in
disastrous impacts on our basic life-support
systems such as clean air and water,
productive soil and the earth's rich biotic
diversity.
An Environmental Assessment is a method
used to identify the main impacts a project
or activity may have on the environment. The
negative and positive consequences of
development projects are assessed to provide
decision-makers with a holistic and informed
opinion based on sound and objective
research and analysis. Through an extensive
process of consultation with stakeholders
and experts, the DEA has developed an
Environmental Assessment Policy which
conforms with local and international
standards.
DEA has, with the same
collaborators, also developed the following
guidelines:
Environmental
assessments:
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are necessary to guide development,
both at the strategic level and at the
project level;
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can serve as early warning systems;
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help to identify alternative
approaches;
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identify cross-sectoral impacts and
enable managers to view project
proposals in a local, regional and
global perspective;
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involve dialogue and interaction
between various ministries, NGOs, local
authorities, municipalities and the
private sector.
Environmental
Impact Assessments conducted to date (01
June 2002)
Mining Application Forms
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Bi-annual
Reports
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Pro-forma
contract
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Environmental
questionnaire for mining
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Environmental
questionnaire for prospecting
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Environmental
management plan
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Screening
questionnaire
Linked
partners and funding
Funding is
provided by the Namibian Government.
Contact
Ms.
Saima Angula - DEA, Tel: 061-249015
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