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Environmental & Social Impact Assessment

To conduct any activities that might have the potential to harm/ have negative effects on the environment, you need an Environmental & Social Impact Assessment from EMA. You cannot implement your project until an Environmental Impact Assessment ( ESIA) certificate is granted for the following projects;

1. Dams and man-made lakes
2. Drainage and irrigation
3. Forestry
4. Housing developments
5. Industry
6. Infrastructure Development
7. Prospecting, mining, and quarrying
8. Petroleum production, storage, and distribution
9. Power generation and transmission
10. Tourist, resorts, and recreational developments
11. Waste treatment and disposal
12. Water supply

Certificate Renewal

The certificate is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, a renewal is required six (6) months prior to the expiration of the certificate. The project developer is required to renew his/her license if the commencement of the project has not been completed within the stipulated period.

The renewal process is as follows:
Completion of the EMA C1 renewal form with attached quarterly reports
Payment of a prescribed fee
Submission to the Agency for processing
The ESIA renewal process takes at least a month.
Apply For Renewal

Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Stages

First Stage - Prospectus

Prepare prospectus (a short document with project description, location-attach a colour 1:50 000 map, baseline environmental setting, major anticipated environmental impacts of the project, possible mitigation measures, project cost, terms of reference and legal framework)

Second Stage - EIA

Engage a registered consultant to conduct the full EIA EIA review fee (0.8%, 1% or 1.2% of total project cost) *6 copies 60 working days to review

Certificate valid for 2 years

Progress reports to be submitted to the Agency quarterly Extension of validity of certificate granted upon payment of a renewal fee of US$253.58 (payable in ZWG at prevailing interbank rate) and valid for 1 year

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