Amendment of the Gondwana Palmwag Lodge and Campsite, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to include 8 new camping2go campsites, Kunene Region. Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) has been engaged by Gondwana Collection Namibia (Pty) Ltd the proponent to act on their behalf for the amendment of the environmental clearance certificate application, which was previously granted and issued 05th December 2013, for the Palmwag Lodge in the Erongo Region, Namibia. The objective of the amendment application is to include the proposed construction of eight new camping2go campsites and minor renovations to existing buildings within the Palmwag lodge site. In accordance with Section 39 of the Environmental Management Act (EMA), No. 7 of 2007, ECC has determined that MEFT is the Competent Authority for the proposed project. The development of the 8 new camping2go campsites at the Palmwag Lodge will attract the more adventurous tour groups specifically in search of comfortable camping facilities, to the region, thereby presenting opportunities for socio-economic development in the region. The need to expand the tourism sector and ensure sustainability in the sector is highlighted in Namibia’s 5th National Development Plan.