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