This Order, made under the Environment Management Act (No. 19 of 2017), establishes a new fee structure for environmental and social impact assessment processes in Malawi. It was issued on April 3, 2025, and is cited as the Environment Management (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Fees) Order, 2025.
The order specifies the fees payable for various services related to environmental and social impact assessments.
It sets registration and renewal fees for environmental and social impact assessment experts, with different rates for Malawian firms and individuals compared to non-Malawian firms and individuals.
It outlines the costs for submitting different types of assessment reports. Fees for a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report are tiered based on the total project cost.
The Schedule also lists fees for other administrative actions, such as transferring an EIA Certificate , renewing an EIA Certificate , and re-issuing an Environmental Approval.
A critical operational clause states that if a certificate is not renewed within 30 days of its expiry, a 20% surcharge will be imposed on the renewal fee.