Our Vision
A clean and healthy environment for all.
Learn more
Malawi Environmental Protection Authority
National State of the Environment and Outlook Report (NSEOR 2026) Launch
Attaining sustainable development through environmental stewardship.
Convened & Supported by
Malawi 2026 NSEOR Partners
Facebook stream
Watch the National State of the Environment and Outlook Report (NSEOR 2026) Launch
Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) was established under the Environment Management Act No. 19 of 2017, as a principal agency for the protection and sustainable management and utilization of the environment and natural resources. In line with the mandate MEPA performs a number of regulatory functions including environmental assessments, access and benefit sharing of biological resources, and waste transfer and storage.
Key to clean future
Our Mission
To be a leading regulator for the efficient protection and management of the environment for sustainable development in Malawi.
Learn moreOur Core Values
Environmental Stewardship Professionalism Integrity Innovativeness Teamwork
Learn moreWhat we Regulate
Access and benefit sharing on biological resources, Environmental Assessment,s Waste transport and storage
Learn more
Leading towards a green and sustaintable future.
Meet our secretariat
Director General
Dr. Wilfred Kadewa, PhD
Leading the Authority's mandate to protect Malawi's environment for present and future generations.
Dr. Martino Mazinga, PhD
Director of Planning and Information Management Services
Dr. Juwo Lwesya Sibale, PhD
Director of Assessment and Enforcements
Stella Gama
Director for Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change
Bulletin
Latest Updates
Official notices, calls and updates from the Authority — straight from the source.
View all announcements
Discover our latest news, stories, and updates.
