Country Profiles

National Council for the Environment

Contact

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Telephone: +265 1 759033 (General Enquiries)

Address:

Malawi Government

The Director of Information Systems & Technology Management Services

Off Paul Kagame Road

P/Bag 338

Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Website: http://www.malawi.gov.mw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=20

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Functions of the Council

‘The Council has responsibility to:

  • advise the Minister on all matters and issues affecting the protection and management of the environment and the conservation and sustainable utilisation of natural resources;
  • recommend to the Minister measures necessary for the integration of environmental consideration in all aspects of economic planning and development; and
  • recommend to the Minister measures necessary for the harmonisaion of activities, plans and policies of lead agencies and NGOs concerned with the protection and management of the environment and the conservation and sustainable utilisation of natural resources.'

Composition and Membership

Formally established by law in 1996. Latest reports found are dated.

Chair: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.

Further members of the Council are reported as comprising the Secretary to the President and Cabinet, or their representatives; the General Manager of the Malawi Bureau of Standards, or his representative; the General Manager of the National Herbarium and Botanical Gardens of Malawi, or his representative; one member nominated by and representing the industrial sector and appointed by the Minister; one member nominated by and representing NGOs concerned with the protection and management of the environment and the conservation of natural resources and appointed by the Minister; one representative of the University of Malawi appointed by the Minister; and one member nominated by and representing the National Commission for Women in Development and appointed by the Minister.

Role and Functions

  • advising on government policy or making policy recommendations, including NSDS.