The Authority has wide ranging responsibilities which could be summarized into the following;
i. Policy and Legislation development
ii. Coordination, Research, Training
iii. Environmental Monitoring and Management
iv. Environmental Education and Awareness
v. Setting environmental standards
To be a leader in environmental management and climate resilience in the region.
The authority will seek to achieve this vision through providing improved operating systems and establishing a conducive work environment; advocating for an improved legal framework to promote compliance and improve enforcement; improving community participation and resilience to climate impacts; fostering functional collaborations and relationships with all stakeholders; fostering a clean and safe environment; ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources; as well as strengthening research, monitoring and evaluation in all projects undertaken by EEA
INTEGRITY – We will conduct our business with honesty, fairness, trustworthiness, transparency, credibility and reliability
ACCOUNTABILITY – We shall be responsible for all our actions and decisions
INNOVATION – We will adopt best available scientific practices, and knowledge in providing environmental solutions
PROFESSIONALISM – We will draw upon all our competencies and skills in order to deliver excellence in everything that we do
RESPECT – We treat everyone with due regard shall and courtesy
DIVERSITY – We share the responsibility to create a positive culture, safeguard equity, inclusion and dignity