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09/09/2026

🔥🌍🥖 MAKE BW‑NEA YOUR DAILY BREAD! 🥖🌍🔥

Say it in the morning 🌅.
Say it in the meetings 🏢.
Say it in the classrooms 📚.
Say it in the fields 🌱.
Say it in the streets 🚦.

👉 MAKE BW‑NEA YOUR DAILY BREAD! 👈

It is the knowledge that feeds us 🍽️, the vision that guides us 🧭, and the action that sustains us 💪🌿.

At the latest BW‑NEA PMU session with the TRG, we:
🌱✅ Considered restoration projects in the current work plan.
📘✍️ Finalized Terms of Reference for a training module to integrate BW‑NEA & NBSAP into sector planning.
📢🎯 Shared the Publicity & Media Plan to spread the word far and wide.

⚡ This is more than a meeting — it’s a movement.
Let’s make BW‑NEA our DAILY BREAD — a phrase, a practice, a lifestyle.
🔥 Say it. 📢 Share it. 🌍 Live it. 🥖✨

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held a BW-NEA Project Presentation for the National Environmental Educa...
03/09/2026

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held a BW-NEA Project Presentation for the National Environmental Education Committee (NEEC) yesterday at 0900hrs at the DEP South Conference Room. The meeting provided an opportunity to share and discuss key findings and progress of the BW-NEA Project. 🌿🌍

28.08.26 | Lactalis Botswana Promotes Environmental Education 🌱Lactalis Botswana, through the Bonnita Long Life brand, t...
28/08/2026

28.08.26 | Lactalis Botswana Promotes Environmental Education 🌱

Lactalis Botswana, through the Bonnita Long Life brand, today awarded prizes to winners of the Collect, Create and Win Competition, a school-focused sculpture competition promoting creativity and environmental awareness.

The Director of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) attended the event and delivered a speech, highlighting the importance of environmental education, sustainable resource use and empowering young people to become responsible environmental stewards.

DEP commends initiatives such as these for making environmental conservation practical, creative and engaging for young people.

Today in Tsabong, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Cri...
28/08/2026

Today in Tsabong, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and other stakeholders for the inspiring Integrity Torch Handover Roadshow

DEP STAFF MEETING!The newly appointed DEP Director, Ms Ingrid Chite held a fact finding staff meeting on the  26th Augus...
26/08/2026

DEP STAFF MEETING!

The newly appointed DEP Director, Ms Ingrid Chite held a fact finding staff meeting on the 26th August 2026. This was after she has held similar meetings with Head of Divisions on the 24th and DECs on the 25th August.

🗣️ Funding Opportunity:  For Biodiversity Action Under the Kunming Biodiversity FundThe UN Environment Programme has lau...
24/08/2026

🗣️ Funding Opportunity: For Biodiversity Action Under the Kunming Biodiversity Fund

The UN Environment Programme has launched its 2026 Call for Proposals, supporting projects that accelerate implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs).

The fund backs initiatives that advance:
➡️ Ecosystem restoration and protection
➡️ Biodiversity and ecosystem services
➡️ Biodiversity policy, regulations, and planning
➡️ Resource mobilisation for biodiversity conservation
➡️ Genetic resources and digital sequence information
➡️ Biodiversity implementation, monitoring, and governance

📩 Applications deadline: September 15, 2026

For more information please visit the website:

https://www.unep.org/events/award/2026-call-proposals-kunming-biodiversity-fund





18/08/2026

BUILDING FUTURE-READY INFRASTRUCTURE: WHY EIA IS OUR MOST VALUABLE PLANNING TOOL 🇵🇧

​When government invests in major public infrastructure i.e from roads, bridges, and energy networks to water supply projects; we are building the foundation of our national economy.

​To ensure every project delivers true, long-lasting value for public funds, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are integrated into the core of our project planning.

​An EIA is much more than a regulatory requirement. It is a strategic investment safeguard that directly shapes successful infrastructure delivery. Here is why its role is so significant:

​🛠️ Prevents Costly Mistakes & Delays: Identifying environmental and geological risks during early design prevents expensive mid-construction redesigns, budget overruns, and unexpected delays.

​🛡️ Protects Public Funds: An EIA acts as an insurance policy for government capital, ensuring projects are financially viable, durable, and cost-effective over their entire lifecycle.

​🌩️ Ensures Climate Resilience: By analyzing climate vulnerabilities early, we design infrastructure capable of withstanding extreme weather events, heavy flooding, and prolonged droughts.

​🤝 Gives Communities a Voice: Public consultation is a core part of the EIA process. It ensures local knowledge shapes development, protects cultural heritage, and builds strong community support.

​📈 Unlocks Global Development Financing: Adhering to high environmental and social standards makes our national infrastructure projects eligible for top-tier international funding and investment.

​Building a strong nation means building smart from day one. By prioritizing thorough Environmental Impact Assessments, government ensures that every public project protects public funds, safeguards our environment, and serves generations to come.

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Announces Appointment of New Director, Ms. Ingrid Mpundu ChiteToday, the De...
17/08/2026

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Announces Appointment of New Director, Ms. Ingrid Mpundu Chite

Today, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officially celebrated its newly appointed Director, Ms. Ingrid Mpundu Chite.The appointment was formally announced by Ms. Neo Sebolao, Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) for Corporate Services in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. In her acceptance remarks, Ms. Chite thanked the leadership for entrusting her with this vital role and pledged to elevate the department's mandate to greater heights.

Professor Patricia Mogomotsi, DPS Environmental Affairs (EA), highlighted the critical importance of having a substantive Director to steer the department's strategic mission, while wishing Ms. Chite absolute success in her new position.

Deputy Director Mr. Frank Molaletsi, expressed his deep gratitude to the staff for their hard work and dedication during his interim tenure. He reinforced that the entire DEP workforce stands fully prepared to support the incoming Director in successfully executing the department's mandate.

The management and staff of the DEP extend their heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Ingrid Mpundu Chite and wish her a productive and impactful leadership tenure.

15/08/2026

🌍✨ BW‑NEA Global Webinar Presentation — If you missed it, it’s here! ✨🌍

From scoping ➡️ evaluation ➡️ approval ➡️ action, the Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment is shaping our future! 🌱📊

📢 Calling all policy makers, researchers, youth, vulnerable groups, traditional leaders, CBOs & CBNRMs — this is YOUR roadmap to building ecosystem‑knowledgeable communities 🌿🤝💡

📺 Watch the BW‑NEA Global Webinar Presentation here 👉 https://youtu.be/wFwgH-EPDYQ

💪 Together, let’s put findings into ACTION for a sustainable Botswana! 🇧🇼🌳🔥

Did You Know? 🌍An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) helps protect Botswana's environment by ensuring projects are en...
06/08/2026

Did You Know? 🌍

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) helps protect Botswana's environment by ensuring projects are environmentally sound before development begins. Always obtain environmental authorisation from the DEP before starting any construction.

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