 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
The Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone (EPASL) was established by the Environment Protection Agency Act of 2008 as amended in 2010 to protect the environment of Sierra Leone and effectively manage its natural resources. Generally, the environment is perhaps the single most natural asset that God handed over to mankind in order to ensure a conducive existence on earth.
VISION
The vision statement of the Agency is to ensure sustainable use of our natural resources and contribute to poverty reduction through effective protection and sound environmental management.
MISSION
The mission statement is to effectively protect, sustainably manage the environment and its natural resources to ensure a quality environment adequate for human health and well-being for all in Sierra Leone.
MANDATE
The broad mandate of the Agency is to effectively protect and manage the environment; monitor and regulate companies with EIA Licenses and illegal operations that have an impact on the environment and advise the Minister of Environment on all environmental matters.
Among others, the Agency has responsibilities to ensure compliance and enforcement of environmental impact assessment procedures and pursue environmental education for the creation of public awareness-raising of the environment and its importance to the economic and social life of Sierra Leone.
CORE VALUES
In living with its motto, the EPA-SL will strive at all times to maintain the core values of Efficiency and Professionalism; Teamwork and Partnership; Transparency and Accountability; Stewardship, and Integrity.
DEPARTMENTS OF THE AGENCY
Public Relations and Inter-Sectoral Collaboration Field Operations and Extension Climate Change Secretariat Policy, Planning Policy, Planning && Research Natural Resources Management (NRM) Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Finance and Administration Environmental Health and Safety
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