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Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Environmental Management Plan for the upgrading and formalization of Havana Extension 6 and 7. Expired on 01 August 2011.

Environmental Clearance for the proposed Waste Buyback Centre on Erf 10713, Katutura, Windhoek.

Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate for the EMP of Mix Settlement Decentralised Wastewater Treatment System situated in Windhoek District, Khomas Region.

EIA not yet on EIA MEFT Site. The rapid rural urban migration that Windhoek is experiencing has resulted in the proliferation of informal settlements at an unprecedented rate. This is evident from a survey that was undertaken by the City of Windhoek in 2020 that indicates that there is a total of 48,233 informal structures in Windhoek with a population of about 183,285 inhabitants. This has resulted in a myriad socio-economic and environmental of consequences.

EIA not yet on EIA MEFT Site. The shortage of serviced land is the main driver of the housing backlog that is experienced in Windhoek. This has resulted in the proliferation of informal settlements amongst other negative consequences. The Proponent, the Municipal Council of Windhoek (hereafter referred to as Council) intends to address these challenges by formalizing as many townships as the resources could allow.

The shortage of land is so dire in Windhoek that residents erect informal structures on any piece land that they can lay their hands on. This has resulted in the proliferation of informal settlements on Erf 550, 1035, 1036 and 1037 respectively. The Proponent, the Municipal Council of Windhoek (hereafter referred to as Council) intends to address the challenges posed by the proliferation of informal settlements in Windhoek by formalizing the existing informal settlements.

The rapid population growth in Windhoek is placing increasing pressure on provision of housing and associated services, including, water, electricity, sewage, etc. This has resulted in the increase of informal settlements in the north western parts of Windhoek. People from other parts of the country are flocking to Windhoek in search of employment opportunities and better living conditions. This is hampering the attainment of the country’s developmental goals. Negative impacts of rapid urbanization include acute shortage of serviced land and housing and environmental degradation.