These reports are listed currently or were previously listed on the Department of Environmental Affairs ECC Portal https://eia.meft.gov.na/.
The dates indicate the last date that it was/will be possible to comment on the project on the portal.
You can also track the progress of EIAs in Namibia using the EIA Tracker website on https://eia-tracker.org.na and you can learn more about the EIA process in Namibia here.
Explore your search results using the filter checkboxes, or amend your search or start a new search.
The project at Epembe, Ohangwena Region, Namibia, involves the development of a new secondary school by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, designed to accommodate up to 600 learners, including a hostel and teacher housing, on a 20-hectare site located at 17°47'00"S, 16°27'00"E.
Purpose of the ECC for EPL 10173 The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is a mandatory requirement for Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 10173, held by Frampton Investment CC. It ensures that prospecting activities in the Kunene Region, Opuwo Magisterial District, comply with environmental regulations and are conducted responsibly. Key Purposes of the ECC Authorization of Prospecting Activities: The ECC formally permits Frampton Investment CC to conduct prospecting activities, including drilling, trenching, and sampling, within the 19,680.7221-hectare area.
The project involves the establishment of a sophisticated bio-processing facility by Virgo Biotechnology Pty Ltd, a Namibian-owned enterprise, for the sustainable valorization of marine mammal biomass, specifically Cape Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). This industrial initiative, located on Portion 105 of Henties Bay Townland No. 133, encompasses a 25-hectare site designed to integrate advanced biotechnological processes for comprehensive resource utilization.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Fisherman’s Village Affordable Housing Project is required for the subdivision, rezoning, and development of Erf 5757, Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Project Overview: Mixed Township and Breakwater Development in Henties Bay This project involves the development of a mixed-use township and breakwater on Portion 114 of the Henties Bay Townland No. 133. The primary objective is to establish a modern, eco-friendly development that aligns with local and international standards while boosting the socio-economic landscape of Henties Bay. Key Features: Land Use: A 25-hectare site south of Henties Bay, featuring 250 middle- and high-class houses, boutique hotels, a shopping mall, institutional land use, and public open spaces.
The proponent, Messrs Schmidtco Property Developers (Pty) Ltd, through Messrs Erongo Consulting Group, the Environmental Assessment Practitioner, is applying for the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for this township development project because it is a legal requirement under the Environmental Management Act (EMA) No. 7 of 2007 and the accompanying EIA Regulations (2012) in Namibia. The project involves substantial land use changes, construction, and development activities, which are likely to have significant environmental and social impacts. 1.
This application is for the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Development of a Net Zero Industrial Park: Wind Energy Farm Project at Arandis Townlands, Erongo Region, Namibia. This project is spearheaded by Zero Carbon Namibia and includes a 1GW wind and solar farm, a green hydrogen production facility, a green ammonia/green hydrogen export facility, and a green ammonia production facility. The ECC application is prepared in accordance with the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007) and specifically Regulation No. 29, Section 21.
This application is for the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Production, and Chemical Storage Facility. The ECC is essential for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable development. The application encompasses several key components: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): The ECC process includes conducting a thorough EIA to assess potential environmental impacts, such as effects on air quality, water resources, soil, flora, fauna, and community health.
Executive Summary: The acquisition of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license is mandated under section 27 of the Environmental Management Act (EMA) of 2007. This requirement applies to all relevant projects. An EIA project report was prepared by NEMA-registered experts at the request of the proponent to assess the environmental impacts of a proposed agricultural technologies business on farm Henties Bay Townland No. 133 in Erongo Region.
The Locomotive and Wagon Workshop is a key component of the Net Zero Industrial Park project in Arandis Townlands, Namibia. Here’s an overview of what the workshop entails: Purpose Maintenance and Refurbishment: The workshop will be used for maintaining and refurbishing locomotives and wagons, ensuring they are operational and efficient. Hydrogen Conversion: It will also focus on converting locomotives and wagons to hydrogen power, aligning with the project's goal of reducing carbon emissions.
The Solar Facility within the Net Zero Industrial Park, the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) application is essential for: 1. Establishing a 1GW solar farm as part of the broader project’s clean energy initiative, which aims to produce renewable energy that will support the operations of the park, including hydrogen production and other facilities. 2. Ensuring the sustainable generation of solar power, which will contribute to reducing carbon emissions and support Namibia's green energy transition. 3.
Project Focus: This project centers on renewing the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for a proposed healthcare facility on a 1.5-hectare public open space (Erf 6288) in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Namibia. Environmental Compliance Renewal: The rezoning from public open space to institutional use necessitates an updated EMP to demonstrate continued adherence to Namibia's Environmental Management Act (EMA) and the principles established at the Earth Summit.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is sought for the proposed mixed-use township development on Portion X, Henties Bay Townland No. 133, in the Erongo Region of Namibia. This certificate is necessary to obtain official approval from regulatory authorities, specifically the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, confirming that the proposed development complies with environmental regulations and standards.
Proposed Mixed-Use Township Development in Henties Bay, Namibia Kandjumbi Construction and Plumbing CC is proposing to develop a mixed-use township on a 25-hectare site in Henties Bay, Namibia. The project will include 200 houses, a 3-star hotel, a shopping mall, institutional land use, and affordable student accommodations. The project is expected to create 350-450 permanent jobs and will be in line with the Henties Bay Zoning Scheme of 2021 and the Henties Bay structure plan.
The proponent intends to renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00882) (31 August 2020 to 31 August 2023) for the existing borrow pits used by Five Season Electrical Appliances CC to continue sourcing sand for construction material and cement brick making activities in the Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region area in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertaka the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00951) for the establishment and operation of a 5 MW Photovoltaic solar power plant with a 33Kv Powerline next to the NamPower Otjongava Substation at Oukongo-Okomize Village, Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region. The proponent intends to undertake this project in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The Dune 7 Concession, located within Dorob National Park in Walvis Bay, Namibia, has recently been awarded to Sandwich Dune Tours and Safari CC by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia. This concession has long been a popular recreational area, but its deteriorating state, characterized by littering, vandalized facilities, and inadequate infrastructure, has raised concerns among the public. In response, the Ministry undertook a renovation project to address these issues and improve the overall condition of the site.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for Base and Rare metals; Industrial minerals and semi-precious stones on mining claim 71718 at Uis in the Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 1669_FESREMP_Mining Claim 71718 at Uis.pdf | 8.72 MB |
| 1669_Proforma EC_Mining Claim 71718 at Uis.pdf | 1.93 MB |
The proponent intends to undertake the mining of dimension stones, on Mining Claim 69151 at Oroutumba Village, Swaartbooisdrift, Opuwo District, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertake the exploration activities and mining activities for Base and Rare Metals, Dimension stone, Industrial Minerals, Non-nuclear Fuel Minerals and Precious metals, within the EPL 8474 covering a total area of 19 790.9456 Hectares in the Kunene Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner also taking socio-economic issues into consideration for their operations.
The proponent intends to the renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuation of mining activities for industrial minerals (aggregate) on mining claims; 71427, 71428, 71429 and 71430 situated at Ovikokola Village, Ruacana Constituency, Omusati Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner, taking into account the socio-economic impacts of the mining operations.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for Base and Rare metals, Dimension Stone, Industrial Minerals, Non-nuclear Fuel Minerals, Precious metals, and precious stones on mining claims; 73709, 73710 and 73712 at Pekungurua Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to continue with the mining activities for dimension stones on mining claim 71544 situated at Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to renew the previously issued Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00398) for the continuous mining operation of base and rare metals on Mining Claims: 70911, 70912, 70913, 70914, 70915, 70916, 70917, 70918, 70919 and 70920 at Ombuku Village, Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region.
IHS Fund Two (Namibia GP) (Pty) Ltd (the applicant) intends to develop a new housing scheme that will comprise about 427 sectional title dwelling units next to the Dunes Mall on Erf 5748 Walvis Bay. Due to the site’s location and potential for mosquitoes, flies, odour, the applicant has contracted Erongo Consulting Group to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping report and Draft Environmental Management Plan for the proposed 2km 315mm closed purified effluent pipeline, which is only conditional upon the occupation of the buildings for residential development.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for dimension stone on mining claim 72121 in an environmentally sustainable manner.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 898_SR_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 3.33 MB |
| 898_EMP_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 1.79 MB |
| 898_Consent Letter_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 33.1 KB |
| 898_Proof of Consultation_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 530.91 KB |
| 898_Map_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 282.5 KB |
| 898_NHC Consent_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 114.33 KB |
| 898_Screening Notice_Mining Claim 72121_Karibib.pdf | 76.51 KB |
The proponents intends to establish and mine base and rare metals and industrial minerals targeting raw lithium ore on 7 mining claims; 69875, 69876, 69877, 70299, 70300, 70301 and 70302 in the Uis District, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner, taking soci-economic into consideration in their operations.
The proponent intends to undertake the construction and operation of an agricultural training facility at Oshifukwa Village, Omuthiya Constituency, Oshikoto Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to construct low cost houses and install bulk services on the allocated portion of the Subdivision of the Remainder of Okarara Town and Townlands No. 517 into Portion 14 And Remainder on a 4 Ha Virgin Land Parcel in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.
The proponent intends to undertake the exploration activities for base and rare metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals and precious metals targeting raw lithium ore on EPL 7248, Uis District, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to renew the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continuous operation of the Farmhouse Deli filling station and associated facilities in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
IHS Fund Two (Namibia GP) (Pty) Ltd (the applicant) intends to develop a new housing scheme that will comprise about 427 sectional title dwelling units next to the Dunes Mall on Erf 5748 Walvis Bay. The applicant has contracted Erongo Consulting Group to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping report and Draft Environmental Management Plan. The units will be sold under a sectional title plan, which means that the streets will be privately owned and maintained by the body corporate, rather than by the Walvis Bay Municipality.
The proponent intends to carry out mining activities to mine base and rare metals on the mining claims; 72530, 72531 and 72532 at Oundombo Village approximately 60 Km South of Opuwo, in Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to establish and undertake mining activities for base and rare metals on mining claims; 72445 and 72446 at Oundombo Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to apply for the Mining Licence 244 (ML244) to continue mining for dimension stones targeting dolerite at the allocated portion of Farm Sukses No. 90, east of Arandis, Erongo Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertake exploration activities for base and rare metals (copper ore) at EPL 7885 & EPL 7886 at Onguta Village, Opuwo Rural Constituency, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to establish mining operations for base and rare metals on mining claim 72444 at Otjikondavirongo Village, Opuwo Rural District, Kunene Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to undertake mining activities for dimension stones/natural slate, on mining claims 72740, 72741 and 72742 at Farm Berghoek 506, Rehoboth district, Hardap Region in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to run a salt mining business around 36 kilometers north of Henties Bay. Before the Minister of Mines and Energy can finalize the granting of the mining license, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism must provide compliance certification in the form of an Environmental Clearance.
The proponent intends to apply for the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-00440) for the exploration activities for Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) NO. 7071 Northwest of Ombombo Village, Kunene Region, Namibia and continue undertaking exploration activities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The proponent intends to carry out exploration activities on EPL 7300 for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals on an area covering 59 009.0706 Hectares, Rehoboth District, Hardap Region, Namibia in an environmentally sustainable manner.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 288_EA_EPL 7300_Rehoboth District.pdf | 4.88 MB |
| 288_EMP_EPL 7300_Rehoboth District.pdf | 3.03 MB |
| 288_Map_EPL 7300_Rehoboth District.pdf | 206.22 KB |
Erongo Consulting Group (Pty) Ltd was engaged by Interlogix Namibia (Pty) Ltd to compile an Environmental Management Plant (EMP) in accordance with the Environmental Management Act, No. 7 of 2007. Interlogix Namibia herein referred to as the “Interlogix” has been operating a warehouse in Walvis Bay since 2012. Interlogix Namibia, a regional provider of Project Management and Logistics services, is dedicated to operating in a manner that is environmentally friendly.
The proponent intends to establish and operate a borrow pit north of the cemetery at Ondangwa Number 1 to obtain raw materials for the bitumen standard road construction activities at Extension 26 within the Ondangwa Townland boundaries, Oshana Region.