This site provides information about Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in progress in Namibia, and is separate from the formal administration of EIAs which is done by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT). Comments or complaints about specific EIAs should be directed to the MEFT at https://eia.meft.gov.na/.
The map below and the table underneath it show the location of EIAs. Click/tap on any cluster marker to zoom in to that area and see details. Open the Legend accordion below to see the cluster and marker legends. Zoom and pan the map, then hover on a marker to see the title of the EIA. Tap/click on a marker to see more information. Use the Map Layers icon (top right) to switch layers on and off.
68 EIAs match the selected filters. See the table below the map for EIA details.
68 EIAs match the selected filters. (The numbers on the map indicate the number of sites these EIAs include; many EIAs encompass more than one location/site.)
Click/tap on any hyperlinked heading to sort the data table (ascending) by that heading; click/tap again to sort descending.
The rezoning of Portion H of Farm Brakwater No. 48, Windhoek, from residential to industrial, the subdivision of the Portion into 21 Portions and the remainder and for the determination of roads in the form of right of way servitudes and associated infrastructure.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Layout approval and township establishment on the Farm Schneidenberg No. 205 to become known as Okahandja Extension 20, Otjozondjupa Region
Notice Of An Environmental And Social Impact Assessment For The Proposed Development And Operation Of Hydrocarbon And Oil-Based Mud Incinerator, And Thermal Desorption Unit Associated Activities
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (Esa): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Epl) No. 10519
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (Esa): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Epl) No. 10560
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (Esa): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Epl) No. 10225
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (Esa): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Epl) No. 10939
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (Esa): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (Epl) No. 10937
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA) For: The Proposed Small-Scale Mining Activities On Mining Claims (MC) No. MC 76191, 76192, 76193, 76194 And 76195
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) NO.10519
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) NO.10560
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA): For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) NO.10217
Subdivision of the Remainder of Portion B of the Lüderitz Town and Townlands No. 11 into Portions A, B and Remainder, Rezoning of Portion B from 'Undetermined' to 'Street' (Street Creation), Lüderitz, Karas Region.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration activities in respect to base and rare metals and precious metal on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9755, Omaheke Region.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration activities in respect to base and rare metals and precious metal on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9752, Omaheke Region.
Rezoning Of Erven 5687 To 5697, 5706 To 5718, 5719 To 5733, And 5667 To 5678, Ongwediva Extension 13 From "Single Residential" With A Density Of 1:600 To "Business" With A Bulk Of 2.0
Urban infrastructureEIA underway
C
(Low)
Owner of Erven 5687 to 5697, 5706 to 5718, 5719 to 5733, and 5667 to 5678
Public Notice Environmental Impact Assessment For Permanent Closure Of Proposed Portion A Of The Remainder Of Portion 2 Of The Farm Ongwediva Townlands Extension No. 1156 As A "Street" And Subsequent Rezoning To "Single Residential"
Notice For The Environmental Impact Assessment: Establishment Of Exploration Activities Of Base And Rare Metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals And Precious Metals On Exclusive Prospecting License (Epl) No. 10586
Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA): For The Proposed Exploration Activities On The Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) No.8021 Located About 37 Km Southeast Of Omaruru In The Erongo Region, Namibia.
Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) renewal for prospecting of dimension stone quality granite and dolerite on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 6217 in the Erongo Region.
Subdivision of Erf 3568 (Pos), Ondangwa Extension 16 into Portion A and Remainder; permanent closure of proposed Portion A of Erf 3568 (Pos), Ondangwa Extension 16 as a "public open space" and subsequent rezoning to "business" with a bulk of 1.0.
Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA) for the Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) No. 9845 located west of Rehoboth in the Khomas and Hardap Regions, Namibia.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration activities in respect to dimension stone, nuclear fuels minerals, non-nuclear fuels minerals and semi-precious stones on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 10177, Otjozondjupa Region.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration activities EPL 9882 in respect to base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals, nuclear fuels, non-nuclear fuels, semi-precious stones and precious metals on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9882, Oshikoto Region.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Layout approval and Township Establishment on Erf 80, Oshikango Proper (Location 17) to become known as Oshikango Extension 4, Ohangwena Region
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Layout approval and Township Establishment on Portion A of the Farm Helao Nafidi Town and Townlands No. 997 to become known as Olunghono Proper, Ohangwena Region
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Street Creation on Erf 17 (Consolidated Erf X) and the Remainder of Consolidated Erf X, Tsumeb Extension 13 Oshikoto Region
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Permanent Closure of the Remainder of Erf 1173, Oranjemund Extension 3 and Rezoning of Re/Erf 1173, Oranjemund Extension 3, Kharas Region.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Rezoning of Farm 521, Keetmanshoop No. 150 from “Light Industrial” to “Hospitality”, Keetmanshoop, Karas Region
Environmental Impact Assessment for the subdivision of Erf R/439 into portion A (±141.5m² in extent) and the Remainder (±1 235m²), in order to extend Portion A as street, Windhoek, Khomas Region.
Proposed construction and operation of Okombahe Service Station in Okombahe, Erongo Region, Namibia (Continued operation of Ekuku Service Station, Oshakati, Oshana region).
Environmental Assessment for the establishment of mining activities of base and rare metals on Mining Claims 75647, 76489, 76490, 76491 and 76492, Omao Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region, Namibia.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration on EPL 9876 and 9877 in Otjozondjupa Region in respect to base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals, nuclear fuels, non-nuclear fuels, semi-precious stones and precious metals.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration activities in respect to dimension stone, nuclear fuels minerals, non-nuclear fuels minerals and semi-precious stones on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9722, Otjozondjupa Region.
Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed mineral exploration activities in respect to base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals and precious metals on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9835, Otjozondjupa Region.
Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate for proposed mineral exploration activities on Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 9453 in respect to precious metals, base and rare metals, industrial minerals and dimension stones, Otjozondjupa Region.
Notice Of Environmental Scoping Assessment (ESA) For The Proposed Prospecting And Exploration Activities On Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) No. 9778
Township establishment of Elyambala Proper, Extension 1, Extension 2 and Extension 3 on the Portions 66-69 of the Remainder of the Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881.
Urban infrastructureEIA underway
C
(Low)
Owners of the Remainder of Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881
Call for Public Participation/Comments for the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Small-scale Mining Activities on Mining Claim No. 76450, 76459
Public Notice Town Planning And Environmental Impact Assessment: Consolidation of Erven 9284 - 9285, Rundu Extension 31 into Consolidated Erf Y; Rezoning of Consolidated Erf Y, Rundu Extension 31, from "General Residential" to "Business"; Inclusion of the rezoning in the next Zoning Scheme to be prepared for Rundu
