Services
The Western Cape Government provides services which cover the different sectors of our communities
Access CapeNature
CapeNature is a public institution with the statutory responsibility for biodiversity conservation in the Western Cape. It is governed by...
Atmospheric Emissions Licencing
Air Quality Management provides a supportive and oversight role with respect to air quality management in the Province. The Western Cape has...
Guidance on development applications in terms of relevant legislation (EIA process)
Integrated environmental management (IEM) is an approach that is promoted under Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998...
Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning works closely with municipalities and industry to improve how waste is...
Municipal Support and Capacity Building Services
Development facilitation Our main aim is to facilitate environmental and planning processes to bring about sustainable development, we work...
Processing environmental and planning appeals
The Sub-Directorate: Environmental Appeals Management, which is part of Environmental Governance, serves the Minister of Local Government...
Processing Section 24G applications
Section 24G applications refers to the provisions of the National Environmental Managment Act, 1998 (NEMA), specifically the unlawfully...
Reporting environmental crimes and contraventions
Protecting our environment is at the heart of the work carried out by our Environmental Management Inspectors (“EMIs”). EMIs are also known...
Waste Management
Our Waste Management Directorate is responsible for the facilitation, development and implementation of waste management policies, plans...