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The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) was established on 12th August 1981, under the provision of the National Environmental Act No:47 of 1980. The Ministry of Environment which was established in December 2001 has the overall responsibility in the affairs of the CEA with the objective of integrating environmental considerations into the development process of the country. The CEA was given wider regulatory powers under the National Environment (Amendment) Acts No:56 of 1988 and No:53 of 2000.

Objectives

• Protect, manage and enhance the environment

• Regulate, maintain and control the quality of the environment

• Prevent, abate and control pollution

Board of Directors

 Secretary to the Authority