COVID 19 has changed the way we do things. A community mobilisation meeting on sustainable ASM Gold mining in Balaka.

Engaging mining communities in the anticipation of mining related impacts and the mitigation builds social capital for mining companies. Malingunde Mining Committee members review the Draft ESMP to provide their inputs.

Malingunde Mining Committee membership engages with Sovereign Metals Officials on the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report under the Tilitonse Foundation Mining Governance Project.

Mkango resources pitching their project to potential investors at the 2020 Mining Indaba in Cape Town.

Salt Miners in Chikwawa under the SAMALA ASM Project pack away their salt produce in anticipation for markets.

The illegal good trade in Malawi. A buyer skillfully removes grains of sand from an ASM’s loot for weighing and purchasing.

We are committed to fulfilling our vision. CEPA staff in a strategic planning session mapping the future of the organisation post 2020.

Towards an environmentally sound and sustainable Malawi

Our Vision

A just and equitable society that promotes sustainable development.

Our Mission

CEPA is a think tank and advocacy institution promoting sustainable environment and natural resources management

Our Goal

Environmental and natural resources policies implemented for sustainable development

Welcome to CEPA

Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) is a not for profit public interest non-governmental organization registered as a company limited by guarantee in 2002. CEPA seeks to contribute to the development of environment and natural resources management best practices in Malawi and the Southern Africa Region.

As a think tank organization, CEPA provides advice and conducts research in environment and natural resources management policies and legislation with a view to designing appropriate interventions for promoting sustainable environment and natural resources management.

Our work concentrates on sound environmental governance; in this respect, issues of accountability, institutional strengthening and representation are at the core of our activities.