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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EXCAVATING A NATURAL EXISTING EARTH

DAM AT OMAPALE AREA IN UUVUDHIYA CONSTITUENCY, OSHANA REGION

01 October 2019

ESIA Scoping Report for: Uuvudhiya Farmers Association Postal Address: P.O. Box 2181 Oshakati Namibia

Contact person: Mr Thomas Shaanika Contact number: +264 81 584 2375 E-mail: [email protected]

ESIA Scoping Report prepared by:

KPM Environmental Consulting Postal Address: P.O. Box 26328

Windhoek Namibia

Contact person: Mr Festus Kapembe Contact number: +264 81 147 3344

E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Project Information

Project Title Excavation of an existing natural earth dam at Omapale Area

Type of Study Environmental Impact Assessment

Study Phase Environmental Scoping Phase

Project Location Omapale area in the Engombe Village, Uuvudhiya Constituency in the Oshana Region

Competent Authority Environmental Commissioner Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Proponent Uuvudhiya Farmers Association Uuvudhiya Constituency

Technical Assistance Namibia Development Trust

GPS Coordinates S 1836’59.50” E 1557’86.90”

Table of Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Background of the proposed activity ..................................................................................... 1

1.4 Method and team ................................................................................................................. 2

1.5 Structure of this document ................................................................................................... 2

2. Project Setting .......................................................................................................................... 5

3. Project Description .................................................................................................................... 7

3.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................ 7

3.2. Principles of the development strategy ................................................................................. 8

3.3. Existing site layout .............................................................................................................. 8

3.4. Overview of phases ............................................................................................................. 9

3.5. Employment ..................................................................................................................... 10

3.6. Capital Expenditure ........................................................................................................... 11

4. Baseline Information ............................................................................................................... 13

4.1. Ownership ........................................................................................................................ 13

4.2. Governance and Land Use ................................................................................................. 13

4.3. Socio-economic Profile ...................................................................................................... 13

4.3.1. Population Demographic ............................................................................................. 13

4.3.2. Economic Activities ..................................................................................................... 13

4.3.3. Household and Services .............................................................................................. 14

4.4. The Biophysical Profile ...................................................................................................... 14

4.4.1. Meteorology and Climate ............................................................................................. 14

4.4.2. Air Quality .................................................................................................................. 14

4.4.3. Geology and Soils ....................................................................................................... 14

4.4.4. Hydrology................................................................................................................... 15

4.4.5. Fauna ........................................................................................................................ 15

4.4.6. Vegetation .................................................................................................................. 15

4.5. Cultural, Archaeological and Heritage ................................................................................. 15

4.6. Visual Aesthetics ............................................................................................................... 15

5. Assessment of Environmental and Social Impacts ...................................................................... 16

6. Stakeholder consultation.......................................................................................................... 21

6.1. Cumulative impacts ........................................................................................................... 22

6.2. Site closure....................................................................................................................... 22

7. Environmental and Social Management Plan ............................................................................. 23

7.1. Environmental and Social Management Plan - Design and Construction ................................ 24

7.2. Environmental and Social Management Plan - Operation ..................................................... 26

8. Appendices ............................................................................................................................. 29

Appendix 1 - Record of consultation .......................................................................................... 29

Appendix 2 - Notes, participants and photographs from the public consultation meeting. ............. 30

Appendix 3 - Copy of adverts to invite feedback and comments on the ESIA. .............................. 35

Appendix 4 - CV of ESIA Team Leader ...................................................................................... 36

Appendix 5 - EIA Registration Document for Festus Kapembe .................................................... 46

Appendix 6 Reference Documents .......................................................................................... 47

Abbreviations 4WD Four-wheel drive (vehicle).

E&S Environmental and Social.

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment.

EMP Environmental Management Plan.

ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan.

IRDNC Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation.

MET Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

NDP 5 Fifth National Development Plan

NDT Namibian Development Trust

ENP Etosha National Park

UFA Uuvudhiya Farmers Association

GN General Notice

PPP Public Participation Process

SGP Small Grants Programme

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

Glossary Backfilling The on-site filling of a trench or other excavation with either

material originally excavated from the same excavation or using material important from elsewhere.

Borrow pit A source for earthworks’ materials for embankment

construction. Best located within the reservoir area to improve storage and avoid the need for restoration measures after the dam has been completed.

Catchment area This is the area upstream of the dam that takes in all the

streams and rivers that supply the dam. Compaction The compression, by mechanical means of a soil material, in

embankment construction, to improve its stability and load-bearing characteristics.

Desilting The excavation of silt or other material from a dam reservoir to

improve storage capacity. It may be more economical to raise the heights of the embankment to achieve an increase in storage than to desilt a large basin area.

Earthworks All the soil materials to be used in the construction of a dam will

comprise the earthworks. Embankment This is the dam wall. Erosion The removal of soil and rock by natural agencies such as

rainfall, river flows, seepage or slumping. Often accelerated by people or animals by over-grazing or by the formation of paths or tracks.

Flood flows Above normal river flows following excessive rainfall. Full supply level The maximum water level the dam is designed for. For small

dams this is the spillway entrance level. Gabions A patented mean for erosion protection in the form of wire

baskets or mattresses selectively filled in situ with rock. Perennial flow A stream that flows all year round is said to be perennial. The

alternative, where a stream dries up periodically is said to be seasonal.

Permeability Is a measure of the ability of a porous material (often, a rock or

less consolidated material such as soil) to transmit fluids.

Seepage Water moving through or under an embankment is referred to

as seepage. All dams will, to some extent, seep and, if small or controlled, such seepage is not considered a serious problem.

Spillway the overflow section of the dam, dependent not on the size of

the dam but on the size of the catchment and its hydrological and other characteristics. It must be constructed to dimensions to safely carry away the design probable maximum flood when the dam is full.

Stone pitching The protection of a vulnerable surface by the placement of

similar sized stone sometime bedded in a mortar. Often used for toe drains.

Waterlogging A soil completely saturated is waterlogged. The downstream

section of the embankment can become unstable (especially as it usually designed with steeper slopes and more permeable materials) is allowed to become waterlogged. Free drainage is therefore, important in this area of the embankment.

Executive Summary / Introduction

ESIA for excavating a natural earth dam at Omapale in Uuvudhiya Constituency, Oshana Region 1

Executive Summary This document has been prepared on behalf of Uuvudhiya Farmers Association

(UFA) as the Scoping Report for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

(ESIA) study of the excavation of a natural earth dam at Omapale area in the

Uuvudhiya Constituency in the Oshana Region. The document also includes the

proposed Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).

Uuvudhiya Famers Association would like to propose to MET that the current EMP is

sufficient to receive appropriate approvals and clearances for the excavation of the

proposed natural earth dam. The ESMP includes measures to mitigate potential

impacts and to enhance the positive benefits to the local communities, such as local

employment.

A Scoping assessment process has been conducted for the proposed excavation of

an existing natural earth dam based on triggered listed activities within the

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN No. 30 of 2012) promulgated

under the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of 2007).

The purpose of the Scoping assessment is to describe the proposed activity and

those reasonable alternatives that have been identified as well as the receiving

environment that may be affected by the proposed activity. The report further

describes the required Public Participation Process (PPP) followed during the Scoping

assessment.

Executive Summary / Introduction


1. Introduction The Project is to excavate a natural earth dam at Omapale area in the Oshana

Region. The project will enhance livestock farmers’ living standard through easing

the water shortage challenges in the area during the dry season. Wildlife will also

benefit from this project and the water will also be used to control spontaneous wild

fire in the area.

1.1 Project Objectives • To excavate an existing natural earth dam in the Omapale area.

• To ensure that members of the Uuvudhiya Farmers Association have sufficient

water for their livestock.

• To ensure that the identified natural dam keep water for a long time throughout

the year especially when there is drought

1.2 Background to the ESIA In line with the objective for high standards of both environmental protection and

social performance, the project developer, Uuvudhiya Farmers Association requested

that the Environmental Impact Assessment include social impacts. Therefore, this

document represents the Scoping Report for an Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment (EIA).

Advice was received from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in September

2019) that a Scoping Report and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

should be submitted, and that this would likely be appropriate for an excavation of

an existing natural earth dam.

The EMP in this document has been expanded to include social aspects, and is

therefore referred to as the Environmental and Management Plan (ESMP).

Uuvudhiya Farmers Association considers that the inclusion of social aspects is

particularly important because local employment and community benefits are core to

the principles of the developer.

Introduction


1.3 Background of the proposed activity Uuvudhiya Farmers Association is tasked with the implementation of the excavating

a natural earth dam at Omapale area and has duly signed an agreement with the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Small Grants Programme (SGP)

Namibia for the implementation of the Project.

Namibia Development Trust (NDT) provides technical assistance to the Uuvudhiya

Farmers Association on the implementation of the proposed activity.

Uuvudhiya Farmers Association is governed by a Constitution which governs all

members of the association with regards to their common interest of grazing their

livestock within the Engombe area in the Uuvudhiya Constituency.

The Association intends to excavate an existing natural earth dam to provide water

for their livestock during drought when most farmers bring their livestock to the

Engombe area for better grazing. The excavation of a dam or any other water

resources is one of the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without a

clearance certificate from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET).

Box 1.1 - Dialogue with local communities during planning The developer has put a major focus on dialogue with Uuvudhiya community and

the local communities, recognising that a strong working relationship is essential so

that both the developer and the communities can benefit from a successful

excavation of a natural earth dam. Discussions about the site started in 2019, and

have continued in detail during the ESIA scoping process and development of the

ESMP. A list of consultation meetings is provided in Appendix 1. A public

consultation meeting was held at Otto Nankudhu Centre at Uuvudhiya on 14

September 2019, in which the community expressed their strong support for the

proposed excavation of natural earth dam, including the ESMP. The notes of the

meeting and list of the participants are included in Appendix 2 of this document.

Section 4 and Appendix 3 provide more details on the public consultation.

Introduction


1.4 Method and team The preparation of this Scoping Report and ESMP has involved the following

activities:

• Visits to the Engombe and Omapale areas in the Uuvudhiya Constituency to

assess the potential impacts (03rd August 2019).

• Numerous meetings, phone interviews and correspondence with the developer.

• Extensive consultation with the local communities and Conservancy Committee,

including a public consultation meeting on the EIA at Otto Nankudhu Centre,

Uuvudhiya Constituency, which was attended by 30 people including community

members.

• Collection of maps, previous reports and wildlife monitoring data relevant to the

site.

• Desk-based assessment of the potential environmental and social impacts of the

Project, in line with the legal requirements under the Environmental Management

Act (No.7 of 2007) and the associated environmental regulations (Box 1.2).

• Development of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).

The ESIA has been prepared by KPM Environmental Consulting. The lead consultant

at KPM is Mr Festus Kapembe, who is a Namibian qualified environmental specialist.

Having worked for KPM as lead consultant on numerous successful projects, Festus

now manages KPM, a small environmental consultancy in Windhoek, focusing on

EIAs and environmental management. Mr Johannes Andreas, Senior Ecologist

provided inputs on the ecological aspects as well as lead the public consultation

process for the study.

The CVs of Festus Kapembe and Johannes Andreas are provided in Appendix 4, as

required by the EIA Regulations (2012).

KPM is a registered environmental assessment practitioner in Namibia (Appendix 5).

The company employs environmental and social specialists, mapping experts, and

researchers, on a contract basis.

1.5 Structure of this document The remainder of this Scoping Report is structured as follows:

• Section 2 provides a description of the local project setting.

• Section 3 describes the planned development.

Introduction


• Section 4 provides a scoping-level assessment of environmental and social

impacts.

• Section 5 provides the initial Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).

Introduction


Box 1.2 - Summary of the legal framework in Namibia for EIA The planning of the Project, including the Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment, has been carried out in line with the legal framework in Namibia,

including the relevant laws, regulations and strategies.

The regulations on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) were adopted by the

Government of Namibia under the Environmental Management Act (Act No. 7 of

2007). The list of activities that may not be undertaken without Environmental

Clearance Certificate, as stated in the regulations (No.29 of 2012), includes the

abstraction of ground or surface water for industrial or commercial purpose,

construction of dams, reservoirs, levees and weirs, construction of and other

activities within a catchment area and alteration of natural wetlands systems. The

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (No.30 of 2012) set out of the EIA

process. The approval of an EIA by the Environmental Commissioner would result in

the issuing of an Environmental Clearance Certificate. MET has also developed and

published the Guide to the Environmental Management Act (2008), which provides

explanation of the aims and provisions of the Act, in particular the process for

Environmental Impact Assessment.

The Water Resources Management Act (Act 24 of 2004) sets out requirements for

the management and protection of water resources and planning for their use. This

Act is applicable to the aspects of Uuvudhiya Farmers Association related to water

supply and management of wastewater.

Solid waste management principles are covered under the Environmental

Management Act, and MET is planning to develop specific regulations on solid waste

management. MET has developed a National Strategy on Solid Waste Management

in Protected Areas, which will be adopted in early 2018. Uuvudhiya Farmers

Association is not inside a protected area, but the directions and ideas in this

Strategy are applicable.

The Labour Act (No.11 of 2007) provides the legal framework for employment at the

Uuvudhiya Farmers Association during the excavation process

. The excavation of the proposed existing earth dam will be in line with the fifth

National Development Plan (NDP 5). According to NDP 5, water provision, especially

in rural areas will improve service delivery to the communities and improve the

standard of living and health of rural communities. Reliable water supply will attract

investment in agriculture and manufacturing sectors thus increasing production.

Introduction

ESIA for excavating a natural earth dam at Omapale in Uuvudhiya Constituency, Oshana Region

2. Project Setting The location of the proposed Omapale site has the benefit that it is remote, but

convenient in terms of access. It is in an optimum location in terms of catching

water as it is an existing earth dam where water naturally flows when it rains. It is

in the Oshana Region, approximately 66 km south west of Oshakati and

approximately within 50km north of Etosha National Park (ENP). The proposed

development will assist in alleviating conflict between human-wildlife conflict as

there will be water for livestock within the Omapale area and that livestock will not

have to travel long distances to seek for water points especially near the Etosha

National Park where they will be competing with wildlife.

The Omapale area site is located in the Engombe area within the Uuvudhiya

Constituency in the Oshana Region. The GPS co-ordinates of the proposed site are

as follows: S 1836’59.50” E 1557’86.90”

Figure 1: showing an existing earth dam at Omapale area

Through the farmers’ association, the farmers have decided to revive and excavate

some of the natural earth dams in order catch water to provide for animals

throughout the year. The provision of water from a natural earth dam would enable

livestock to have sufficient water while grazing at the cattle post. It is therefore,

necessary for the association to excavate a natural earth dam to provide for their

animals during drought years.

Introduction


Figure 2: showing the Uuvudhiya Constituency area

Project Description


3. Project Description

3.1. Overview The Uuvudhiya Farmers Association indents to excavate a natural earth dam at

Omapale area within the Engombe village in the Uuvudhiya Constituency within the

Oshana Region. The idea is necessitated by the increased number of livestock in the

area as results of the prevailing droughts. Due to a change in climatic conditions and

low rainfall received over the years, most natural earth dams have dried up causing

livestock to compete for any available water sources. Due to low rainfall in most part

of the country, most farmers especially those with cattle post in the Uuvudhiya area

have been struggling to provide water for their livestock. Most farmers travel long

distances from their respective cattle posts to water points in order to fetch water

for their animals. The situation has become has become very difficult, especially for

famers with large numbers of livestock.

This section presents the current plans for the proposed activity. In particular, the

plans focus on rehabilitating the proposed natural earth dam and excavate it further

to allow for off-season storage of vital water supplies to feed the livestock for the

UFA members. Experience shows that similar dams have historically kept water from

year to year feeding both human and livestock as they salvage the severe droughts.

Both wildlife and livestock suffer mostly as they travel long distances in search for

drinking water. Therefore, excavating the proposed dam will enable livestock to

survive during the extreme droughts experienced lately.

Project Description


3.2. Principles of the development strategy • The proposed excavation will take a phased approach in order to enhance

operational and financial sustainability. This step-by-step and flexible approach

will ensure the pace of the excavation activity takes into account dire need of the

farmers and identification of suitable methods of preserving water. It will

enhance the financial and environmental sustainability of the proposed dam.

• To show leadership in terms of consultation and dialogue with local communities

during planning and development of the site (described further in Section 4).

• There will be a focus on employment from local communities, of both full-time

and part-time staff depending on demands and roles.

• The development will be designed to protect wildlife, habitats and landscapes.

• The development (e.g. concrete floor) will be designed and constructed to a high

standard, which will keep the maintenance costs low.

• There will be a major focus on training of local employees.

• Where possible, opportunities for local procurement will be identified (e.g. local

labourers, local materials, etc. if available).

3.3. Existing site layout The proposed sites are all existing earth dams which only keep water for a short

period of time. During the initially site visits, no evidence of any recent activity was

done to improve the structure of the dams. Most of the dams have almost started

to fill up with sand. The below photos show some of the natural earth dams at

Omapale area. Along with the strong focus on public consultation (Section 4), this

initial employment has helped to enhance the goodwill and working relationship with

the local community.

Project Description


Figure 3: shows a natural existing earth dam at Omapale

3.4. Overview of phases

Other points to note about the proposed development include: • Water supply to the proposed dam will be rain water and water running in from

other streams along the existing natural earth dams. It is important to note that this re-channelling of rain water will not have any impact on other natural dams as the proposed dam have been there for a long time.

• The detailed design of the proposed dam will include the detailed specifications

i.e. the depth and width of the dam as well as the materials that will be used for lining the ground.

• The Contractor is advised where possible; to use local materials such as building

sands etc. and relevant Permits should be sought through the traditional authority.

• Solid waste will be managed to high standards, with bins for separation of

recyclable materials installed, and protection from livestock and other animals. A waste management plan will be developed during the design stage.

Project Description


3.5. Employment The preliminary planning of operations has considered potential options for

employment, including part-time and full-time roles. The initial plans for staff

numbers in terms of full-time equivalent roles, and including construction workers,

are expected to be around 20 during construction or excavation stage. Wherever

possible, employment from the local communities will be prioritised.

Project Description


3.6. Capital Expenditure An initial estimate of capital investment has been planned. This includes the

estimated costs of the proposed excavation and further construction works needed

on the dam. Other equipment such water pumps generator and animal drinking

troughs will also considered. Therefore, the Association needs to cater for

maintenance of the equipment once the dam is operational.

The total estimated capital cost, including the contingency, for the Project was not

available at the time scoping period. The timing of the excavation works will depend

on the approval of all the necessary permits and licenses.

Project Description


Summary of intended main benefits of the development

• Employment and training to the local community and association members to

strengthen livelihoods.

• Raising awareness and engagement of the community in water conservation and

safety around the dam.

• Meeting the needs of many farmers in terms of getting sufficient water

throughout the year when livestock are at the cattle posts within the Omapale

area.

• Operating the dam site to high environmental standards, and raising awareness

on environmental protection.

• Potential to link to other future developmental activities in the Uuvudhiya area

(e.g. small gardens etc.).

• Contributing to wider initiatives to develop the farming community around the

Uuvudhiya area.

Assessment of E&S Impacts


4. Baseline Information

4.1. Ownership

Omapale is an area located within Engombe Village which is under the jurisdiction of

the Uukwambi Traditional Authority in the Oshana Region. Administratively, the land

is governed under the communal land tenure system which is 100% owned by the

state and administered by both the state and Uukwambi Traditional Authority

(Communal Land Reform Act, Act No. 5 of 2002 and the Traditional Authority Act,

Act No. 17 of 1995). The traditional authority plays an important role in the

allocation of land, grazing and settling of disputes. Communal areas in Namibia are

formally owned by the government and the land may be used but not owned by

people living there. The communal land where the dams are is owned by the

traditional authority. The specific land on which the proposed dam is located have

been given to the Uuvudhiya Farmers Association by the traditional authority (see

letter from the village headwoman attached).

4.2. Governance and Land Use

In a communal area, people share access to common property resources in open

areas. The land use in Omapale area is pre-dominantly small scale agriculture (i.e.

livestock production farming), forestry and wildlife management. Wildlife component

is being managed by the Iipumbu ya Tshilongo Conservancy, forestry is under the

custodian of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), Directorate of

Forestry (DoF) whilst the livestock production farming falls under the Uuvudhiya

Farmers Association (UFA).

4.3. Socio-economic Profile

4.3.1. Population Demographic The area has an estimated population of about 2464 inhabitants mostly farmers and

cattle herders who are rearing livestock. The area is a farming zone that consists of

multiple individuals from different regions such as Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati and

Ohangwena.

4.3.2. Economic Activities Livestock farming, timber harvesting and wildlife management are the major

economic activities of the area with additional proposed eco-tourism activities such

as lodge concession and game drive.



4.3.3. Household and Services The Omapale area is a cattle post area purposely earmarked or zoned for wildlife

management and livestock production as per the conservancy management zonation

map. There is no much of permanent household in the area of Omapale apart from

the cattle posts and no crop production taking place. Rural water supply through the

MAWF provided a water pipeline with storage tanks for livestock and human

consumption.

4.4. The Biophysical Profile

4.4.1. Meteorology and Climate Namibia is a country of sunshine and the sunny days that repeat themselves month

in month out are one of the hallmarks of the country. The area receives an average

solar radiation of 6.2 – 6.4 kWh/m2/day The average estimated annual rainfall for

Oshana Region is 400-500mm and drought is frequent in the region as well. The

average annual temperature of the area is approximately 24.7 degree Celsius.

Namibia is generally not a humid country and the lack of moisture in the air has a

major impact on its climate by reducing cloud cover and rainfall and increasing rates

of evaporation.

4.4.2. Air Quality

Air quality is measured by the factors that alter the natural air quality in the area. There are currently no activities that would cause air pollution except from minor dust emission from animal movements and vehicles. However, during excavations, small amount of dust might be emitted but those are confined to a small area where the dam is located. These, if there will be any, mitigation measures have also been proposed in the EMP.

4.4.3. Geology and Soils The site is situated at the latitude elevation of 1085 meter above sea level with

relatively flat plain landscape. The dominant soil type is Ferralic Arenosols located

within the mopane shrubland landscape with salt pans; hence salinity content is very

high in the soil. The first part of the soil name (i.e. Ferralic) provide information on

the properties of the soil and Ferralic soil has high content of combined oxides of

iron and aluminium (sesquioxides), whilst the second name (i.e. Arenosols) is the

soil group that reflects the conditions or processes that led to the soil formation.

Arenosols is formed from wind-brown sand and usually extend to a depth of at least

one metre with sand generally making up more than 70% of the soil. This soil type

usually consists of clay and silt particles and the sand texture allows water to drain

through the soil rapidly, leaving very little moisture at depths to which most plant



roots can reach. Few nutrients are retained in the porous sand and the loose

structure of sand means that there is little run-off and water erosion although it

makes the soil susceptible to wind erosion. Only plants that can tolerate salinity soil

grow in the area. The soil type of the area is lacked as low for crop cultivation

suitability

4.4.4. Hydrology There is not much water to be seen on the surface in Namibia and the little rain that

falls evaporates, and/or seeps into the ground. The Omapale area has a good flow

of natural water since it is linked and lay in the vicinity of the Cuvelai Basin. Due to

salt pans channels in the surrounding areas of the site, both surface and ground

water contains high content of saline which makes it not good for human

consumption (drinking and cooking).

4.4.5. Fauna The area is home to most of the wildlife species that include; springbok, Jackal, Lion,

Hyena, Caracal, steenbok, duiker and elephant as well as diversity of bird species.

4.4.6. Vegetation The area is located within a relatively flat plain Kalahari Sandveld landscape with

sparsely scattered open meadows and woody covers linking it to the mopane

shrubland respectively. Colophospermum Mopane is the main dominant tree/shrub

species in the area with combination of other species such as Acacia spp.,

Combretum spp. (i.e. lead wood), Commiphora africana/glandulosa etc. A variety of

grass species grow in the area and that include Eragrostis spp. and Stipagrostis spp.

4.5. Cultural, Archaeological and Heritage

The area of Omapale is part of the government gazetted conservancy (Iipumbu ya

Tshilongo Conservancy) that is being managed by the community themselves and

the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) CBNRM division.

4.6. Visual Aesthetics

Most part of the Uuvudhiya area is natural forest with little disturbance in some

areas. the visual aesthetics will not be disturbed to a large extend due to the fact

that the dam is already in existence and thus no new activity will be introduced.

Therefore, the visual aesthetic will not be altered.



5. Assessment of Environmental and Social Impacts Based on the site visits and consultations, and other desk-based tasks carried out

(described in Section 1.4), an assessment of potential environmental and social

(E&S) impacts has been carried out for the purposes of the scoping. The E&S

aspects that have been assessed are:

• Water resources and supply. • Wastewater management. • Energy requirements. • Solid waste management. • Construction and other materials. • Protection of wildlife and habitats.

• Landscape and visual impacts.

• Traffic and transport. • Noise. • Air quality. • Cultural heritage. • Local employment. • Community development and livelihoods.

For each aspect a short description of the potential impacts is provided as well as a

summary of potential mitigation measures. The potential significance (if no

mitigation measures), and also the residual impact (after mitigation measures), are

assessed. These use a scale of "no/negligible impact", "low impact", "medium

impact", "high impact". Impacts can be positive or negative, which is also indicated

in the tables below.

Aspect: Water resources and supply.

Description of potential impact:

Water supply will be from the rain water and streams around the natural earth dam. There will be no potential for water supply from nearby borehole to be impacted in terms of quantity and quality.

Mitigation measures: • Water samples will be taken before construction starts, to

determine the quality of the water, and a water specialist will be contracted to carry out an assessment of the likely capacity of the water source and impact on the water resources.

• Observations of the quantity and quality of water from the dam will be taken on an ongoing basis, and consultation with local

users of the dam to identify any changes. • A pump will be used to take water to the drinking trough. Rocks

around the dam will prevent animal intrusion near the area.

• Rainwater harvested will be considered in the design of the dam.

• Consideration will be given in the design of the dam to ensure

that it does not pose any danger to the livestock and other animals.

• A programme of basic water management / saving measures

will be planned and training famers, as well as awareness information on water saving provided to farmers.

Potential significance of impact:

(if no mitigation measures)

Medium impact

Residual impact: (after mitigation measures)

Low impact



Aspect: Wastewater management.


There is potential for groundwater contamination during excavation and construction of the dam.

Mitigation measures: • The detailed design will include identification of suitable

wastewater management. • As noted above under the aspect of water resources and

supply, contaminated water during construction or excavation will be diverted to a separate tank for recycling for watering trees at the site.

Potential significance of

impact: (if no mitigation measures)

Medium impact.


Negligible impact.

Aspect: Energy requirements.


Energy will be needed for pumping water from the dam to the drinking troughs. Potential natural resources might be needed for

these energy requirements.

Mitigation measures: • Solar power will be included for energising the pump, and solar or hand pumps should be included as options for the

preliminary design of the water pumps. Diesel pump could be used as an option.

Potential significance of impact: (if no mitigation measures)

Low impact.

Residual impact:

(after mitigation measures)

Negligible impact.

Aspect: Solid waste management.


Solid waste generated at site could include: glass bottles, plastics, metal tins, torch batteries, food waste, etc. Such wastes have potential environmental and safety impacts.

Mitigation measures: • A solid waste management procedure will be developed for the site and training of farmers provided, and awareness information given to tourists.

• Farmers will be advised to carry their waste i.e. plastic bags to an appropriate dumping site.

• The procedure will also include composting of any food waste,

if applicable, provided pests can be controlled.


Medium impact.

Residual impact:

(after mitigation measures)

Negligible impact.

Aspect: Construction and other materials.


Use of natural resources.

Mitigation measures: Construction and other materials will be obtained from the local area as far as possible, and if not, then from other suppliers in

Namibia.

Potential significance of Low impact.



impact: (if no mitigation measures)


Negligible impact.

Aspect: Protection of wildlife and habitats.

Description of potential

impact:

Potential impacts on wildlife and habitats.

Mitigation measures: Removal of only the smaller bushes during construction and no removal of trees.


Low impact.


Positive impact.

Aspect: Landscape and visual impacts.


There would be potential for the earth dam to impact the visual on the natural line of the top of the cliffs when viewed from elsewhere in the area.

Mitigation measures: The dam will be fenced off and few trees could be planted along the banks to enable natural look of the dam.


Low impact.


No impact.

Aspect: Cultural heritage.


Investigations should be done to ensure that there are not cultural heritage i.e. graves or any other archaeological artefacts.

Mitigation measures: The planned activity will be limited to any existing natural earth dam and thus will not impact graves or any other cultural heritage

site if there are any.


Negligible impact.


No impact.



Aspect: Traffic and transport.


Potential increase in traffic in terms of transport of materials for construction.

Mitigation measures: The access road will be improved as part of the development.

Potential significance of impact:

(if no mitigation measures)

Negligible impact.


Negligible impact.

Aspect: Noise.


Potential noise impacts during construction, from vehicles, might affect wildlife, but would not affect local communities because of

the distance from site.

Mitigation measures: Construction activities and site deliveries during construction will only be carried out during daytime. The contractor will be required to instruct the construction team to ensure low noise as far as

possible during construction, particularly for any activities close to the cliff edge.


Low impact.


Low impact.

Aspect: Air quality.


Minor potential air quality impacts during construction and operation from vehicles (e.g. dust), site clearance (e.g. dust) and fires.

Mitigation measures: The access road will be improved as part of the development, which will reduce the dust emissions.


Negligible impact.


Negligible impact.

Aspect: Local employment.


Potential for employment from the local community and improving the socio-economic situation in some local families.

Mitigation measures: The developer will prioritise employment from local communities and also require the construction contractor to do the same when

selecting workers.


Negligible impact.


Positive impact.



Aspect: Community development and livelihoods.


Potential in the longer-term to influence and contribute to community development and diversifying livelihoods in local

communities. Potential impacts of the dam on livestock farming in terms of use of the water trough at the dam.

Mitigation measures: Once operation has started and is being sustained, the association

could step up dialogue with local communities about development needs, and potentially support local communities in applications for funding for these needs.


Negligible impact.


Positive impact.



6. Stakeholder consultation For this development, there has already been strong dialogue over several months

with the local communities and with Uuvudhiya Constituency office. There is already

positive community support because the main developer, Uuvudhiya Farmers

Association, is made up of members from the local communities. As a result, there

is strong commitment of the local communities to the plans of excavating a dam at

Omapale, with particular interest in local employment during excavation or

construction works. Appendix 1 provides a record of the main consultation activities

carried out to date. These include the public consultation meeting on the EIA at

Uuvudhiya Constituency office on 14th September 2019, which was attended by 30

participants from the local communities. The notes of the meeting are recorded in

Appendix 2, with the list of participants.

In addition, the proposed activity has been advertised in terms of inviting comments

and feedback on the EIA in two national newspapers in consecutive weeks in August

and September 2019. Minor enquiries were received (e.g. about the distance to

local communities) and responses were sent to all enquiries. The copies of the

adverts are provided in Appendix 3.

The final draft version of the ESIA was then updated to take into account the

comments from the consultation. Overall, the feedback from consultation has been

highly positive and supportive.



6.1. Cumulative impacts There are no other known current developments that have been approved near to

the Omapale natural earth dam or in the Engombe area, although there has been

early discussion of similar dams from private famers. The potential for cumulative

impacts from several developments normally needs to be considered during ESIA,

but in this case there will be no such cumulative impacts, with the only potential

environmental and social impacts being from the dam itself. If any future

developments are found to be planned near to the dam, then the developers will co-

operate to consider mitigation of cumulative impacts. In the longer-term, UFA might

be interested in further earth dams in and around the Engombe or Omapale areas

and these should be further assessed. Such expanded development is likely to have

an overall positive impact in terms of enhanced wildlife protection, increased

employment and improved socio-economic situations in the local communities.

6.2. Site closure One of the advantages of natural earth dam is that many of the materials can easily

be taken away and re-used in different locations at site closure. The potential for

re-use of other materials, should the site close in future, will be considered within

the detailed design. In addition, future livelihoods of employees will be considered

during operation, taking into account the potential event of site closure, but overall

the training provided will give improved future opportunities for employment in the

area to ensure sustainability.

ESMP


7. Environmental and Social Management Plan Based on the initial assessment of environmental and social impacts (Section 4), an

Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been developed and is

presented below. The actions in the ESMP are inter-related, and have been split into

construction and operation phases. Several of the actions during the construction

phase will also reduce potential impacts during the operation phase. The ESMP

includes timescales and responsibility for actions.

Ultimately, Uuvudhiya Farmers Association will be responsible for all activities related

to environmental protection and social performance. In practice during construction

or excavation works, it is more practical for several responsibilities to be included

into the contract for the construction contractor, and for Uuvudhiya Farmers

Association to monitor the activities of the contractor to ensure the environmental

and social management actions are implemented.

Uuvudhiya Farmers Association will manage, implement and update the ESMP as a

"living" document. It will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis, including

after detailed design, and particularly when construction is completed and operation

begins.

ESMP - Operation


7.1. Environmental and Social Management Plan - Design and Construction

Aspect Potential impact Action Timescales Responsibility Community

consultation.

Community engagement and commitment

will be important to enhance the positive impacts of the development.

Ongoing regular consultation and dialogue with the local

communities from the early design stage, to inform them of the plans, gain feedback, identify any problems, maintain commitment, inform about job opportunities, etc.

The consultation will particularly focus on the nearest villages and be carried out in co-operation with Uuvudhiya Constituency office.

Ongoing Uuvudhiya Farmers

Association.

Water resources.

Potential impacts from the increased use of water on the quantity and quality of available water supply at the Omapale

natural earth dam.

Water samples will be taken before construction starts, to determine the quality of the water.

Q1 2020 Uuvudhiya Farmers Association.

Water resources.

Potential impacts from the increased use of water on the quantity and quality of

available water supply at the dam.

Observations of the quantity and quality of water from the dam will be taken on an ongoing basis, and consultation

with local users of the dam to identify any changes.

Ongoing Uuvudhiya Farmers Association.

Wastewater

management.

Potential for groundwater contamination,

and odours, from wastewater during excavation or construction works.

The detailed design will include identification of suitable

wastewater management. The proposed dam should be designed so that the capacity of the dam is sufficient for future expansion.

Q1 2020 Design contractor.

Water resources.

Potential impacts on the quantity of available water supply at Omapale area.

Rainwater harvesting will be considered in the design of the dam. Also, a system that allows excess water to run freely to other natural streams should be considered.


Energy use. A power source will be needed for the water pump.

Solar or hand pumps will be considered as options for the preliminary design of the water pumps. If a diesel pump is used, this would be on an interim basis.


Landscape and visual impacts.

There would be potential for the dam to impact on the natural look of the area.

The design will be planned so that the dam does not alter the view of the area.


ESMP - Operation


Solid waste management.

Solid waste generated at site could include: glass bottles, plastics, metal tins, torch

batteries, food waste, etc. Such wastes have potential environmental and safety impacts.

Preparation of a solid waste management procedure for the site, covering operation, but including waste generated

during construction activities.

Q1 2020 Uuvudhiya Farmers Association..

Local employment.

Potential for employment from the local community.

The construction contractor will be required to prioritise employment from local communities.

Q2 2020 Construction contractor.

Use of natural resources.

Use of construction materials. Construction materials will be procured from the local area as far as possible, and if not, then from other suppliers in Namibia.


Water resources.

Potential impacts from the use of the dam by non-association members’ livestock.

Discussions with the local community will continue to formalise the current agreement with the Uuvudhiya Farmers Association.


Energy use. During construction, energy will be needed for cooking, lighting and pumping water to the storage tanks.

Solar power will be included for lighting, or gas cooking stoves belonging to the contractor. Only fallen wood (or wood from bushes cleared for site construction) will be used for braais. Such procedures will be included in the

contract.



Solid waste will be generated at the site by the construction team. Such wastes have

potential environmental and safety impacts.

The construction contractor will be required to implement the solid waste management procedure. Training in the

procedure will be provided to the construction team.


Traffic and

transport.

Potential increase in traffic in terms of tourist

flows and transport of materials for construction.

The access road will be improved as part of the

development.

Q3 2020 Construction

contractor.

Protection of

wildlife and habitats.

Construction activities could have negative

impacts on wildlife and habitats.

Removal of only the smaller bushes during construction

and no removal of trees. Instructions to construction team to take measures to limit noise generated during construction, particularly at the cliff

edge.


contractor.

ESMP - Operation


Noise Noise impacts from the additional transport (deliveries) and other construction activities.

Construction activities and site deliveries during construction will only be carried out during daytime. The

contractor will be required to instruct the construction team to ensure low noise as far as possible during construction, particularly for any activities close to the cliff edge.


Air quality Minor potential air quality impacts during construction and operation from vehicles

(e.g. dust), site clearance (e.g. dust) and fires (pollutants).

The access road will be improved as part of the development, which will reduce the dust emissions.


E&S

performance during construction.

Several tasks in this ESMP will be delegated

to the construction contractor, and the activities will need to be monitored.

Monitoring of the actions in the ESMP that are the

responsibility of the construction contractor to ensure proper completion of those actions.


Association.

7.2. Environmental and Social Management Plan - Operation

Aspect Potential impact Action Timescales Responsibility Local employment.

Potential for employment from the local community.

UFA will prioritise employment from local communities.


Water resources.

Potential impacts on the quantity and quality of available water supply at the dam.

Observations of the quantity and quality of water from the dam will be taken on an ongoing basis, and consultation with local users of the dam to identify any changes.


Water resources.

Potential impacts on the quantity of available water supply at Omapale.

A water management plan will be developed and implemented during operation. Famers will be trained and awareness information provided to tourists on saving water

resources.


Energy use. During operation, energy will be needed for

cooking, lighting and pumping water to the storage tanks.

Solar or hand pumps will have been considered as options

for the design of the water pumps.


contractor.

ESMP - Operation


ESMP - Operation


Wastewater management.

Potential for groundwater contamination, and odours, from wastewater from toilet blocks.

Regular checks of the pipework to identify and rectify any problems with the wastewater management systems.



Solid waste generated at site could include: glass bottles, plastics, metal tins, torch batteries, food waste, etc. Such wastes have

potential environmental and safety impacts.

The solid waste management procedure will have been developed for the site and training of famers provided, and awareness information given to farmers.

Wherever possible, the burning or dumping of waste will be avoided. Waste minimisation actions will be planned and

implemented where possible (e.g. re-use of plastic bottles). Vehicles leaving the site (e.g. famers) will take glass and metals to disposal sites in towns.


Protection of

wildlife and habitats.

Development could have positive or negative

impacts on wildlife and habitats.

Removal of only the smaller bushes during construction and

no removal of trees. Training needs related to wildlife protection and monitoring will be assessed for the local community, and training

provided if applicable. Awareness-raising in local communities to engage the local people in wildlife protection and monitoring.


Association.

Community

consultation.

Community engagement and commitment

will be important to enhance the positive impacts of the development.

Ongoing regular consultation and dialogue with the local

communities to gain feedback, identify any problems, maintain commitment, raise awareness on wildlife protection, inform about job opportunities, etc.


Association.

Community development and livelihoods.

Potential positive impact in the longer-term to influence and contribute to community development and diversifying livelihoods in

local communities.

Once operation has started and is being sustained, the developer will step up dialogue with local communities about development needs, and potentially support local

communities in applications for funding for these needs.


Appendix 1 - Record of consultation


8. Appendices

Appendix 1 - Record of consultation meetings Date Person / organisation Summary note

03rd August 2019 UFA, NDT and KPM Proposed site assessment and identification of potential impacts.

14th September 2019 KPM Public consultation meeting with the Uuvudhiya community members and other stakeholders.

Appendix 2 - Community consultation meeting


Appendix 2 - Notes, participants and photographs from the public consultation meeting.

Appendix 2 - Community consultation meeting


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Appendix 3 - Advertisements for consultation


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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Scoping Report

Photographs of the Community Consultation Meeting

14th September 2019



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Appendix 3 - Copy of adverts to invite feedback and comments on the ESIA.

Appendix 4 - CV of ESIA Team Leader


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Curriculum Vitae

Festus Kapembe

P.O. Box 26328, Windhoek |Mobile: +264 811 473 344 | E-mail: [email protected]

1. PERSONAL SUMMARY

Nationality : Namibian

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Married

Current Position : Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Languages : English, Oshiwambo, Afrikaans And

Otjiherero

Driver’s Licence : Code 08 (BE)

2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Jan 2009 – Oct 2014 : Masters of International Business (MIB), Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, Namibian University of Science and Technology (specializing on Environmental

Sustainability and International Business Law);

Jan 2007 – Nov 2007 : Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Environmental and Geographical Science, Graduate School of Humanities and the Environmental & Geographical Sciences, University of Cape Town (specialising on Environmental Management);

Jan 2004 – Nov 2006 : Bachelor of Social Science, Department of Anthropology and Environmental & Geographical Science, University of Cape Town (specializing on Social Anthropology and Environmental

Science);

Jan 2001 – Nov 2003 : Basic Education Teaching Diploma, Ongwediva College of Education (specializing in Agriculture, Life Science and Mathematics).




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3. EMPLOYEMENT RECORDS

October 2014 – August 2017 : KPM Environmental Consulting CC

Position : Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Job Responsibilities includes the following:

- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Management Plans (EMP) – Manage EIA and EMP processes, including consultation and facilitating of public participation meetings for new development projects.

- EIA for the proposed permanent closure of public open space (Erf 1115, Rundu) for the

Hospitality purposes.

- EIA for the sitting of water, borehole drilling and internal bulk services to Nkurenkuru District

Hospital at Nkurenkuru, Kavango Region

- EIA and EMP for the development of Mariental Private School

- EIA and EMP for dewatering and disposal of underground water from the Skorpion Zinc Pit

- EIA for Offloading and Transport of Zinc Oxide Ore from Luderitz Harbour to Rosh Pinah Mine

- EIA for the Proposed Township Establishment & Layout of Walvis Bay Extension 5: (Erf X for 77

Erven & Remainder to be known as Walvis bay Extension 16, Erf 4686 for 169 Erven to be known

as Walvis Bay Extension 17)

- EIA and EMP for the Township establishment between Outjo Town and the by-pass to Otavi

- Environmental Scoping for of portion A of portion 32 of the remainder of the farm townlands of

Outjo no 193 (Luiperd Street) as a street – Outjo

- Baseline Assessment for Greenhouse Gasses for Skorpion Zinc Mine

- GHG emissions and energy inventory for Skorpion Zinc Mine

- GHG Monitoring and Reporting Plan for Skorpion Zinc Mine

- EMP Review for Skorpion Zinc Mine

- EIA and EMP for the EPL 2229 for Skorpion Zinc Mine

- EIA and EMP for the Proposed Township Establishment & Layout of Oranjemund Extension 8 to

14, and Subdivision of Erf 1996 and Erf 1997 of Extension 6

- EIA and EMP for Farm 38, Walvis Bay (Ongoing) - EIA and EMP for the Construction of Gobabis Fuel Storage Facility - EIA for the abstraction of water from the Orange River to Namibia Tantalite Mine in Karas Region

January 2011 – October 2014 : Millennium Challenge Account Namibia

Position : Manager: Environmental & Social Assessment


- Effective mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues on environmental, social, gender, HIV/AIDS and resettlement issues, throughout all Projects and Activities and provides necessary induction to all Project Directors and Managers;

- Development of Terms of References (for Request for Proposals) for service, works and supply contracts commissioned in support of the environmental & social performance in the MCA Programme;

- Review, quality check of the environmental & social performance related deliverables in all MCA Projects;

- Evaluations of tender and contract negotiations on environmental & social performance related parts;



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- Contract Management of the Water, Hygiene & Sanitation (WASH) Project for the Ministry of Education;

- Overall coordination of the environmental & social performance management functions i.e. administration and finance, procurement, project implementation, contract management, monitoring & evaluation, community outreach, information and

communication technology and human resources development.

April 2009 – 30 September 2014 : KPM Environmental Consulting

Position : Environmental Assessment Practitioner (Part-time)


- Project Management - Management of EIAs and EMP processes, including consultation and hosting of public participation meetings for new development projects. Other services include Project Planning, Execution, Implementation, Monitoring and Support;

- Research and Development of policies and procedures;

- Environmental Management – Specializing in Environmental Assessments, Management Plans, Public Consultation, Application for clearance Certificates, Baseline Surveys, EIA/EMP reviews;

- Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation – Providing ongoing monitoring and support on

projects;

July 2010 – November 2010 : GTZ/BMZ Monterrey Fund Capacity Building for

BioTrade

Position : Project Implementation Officer


- Supporting the CBBT Project Coordinator in carrying out activities in the CBBT Work Plan;

- Acting as the Interim Secretary of Namibia Environment and Trade (NEAT), including serving as main contact point, organizing meetings and agendas, and taking minutes of

meetings; - Monitoring a designated set of information sources about international developments

relevant to CBBT, abstracting and compiling information relevant to Namibia, and disseminating a digest of such information to stakeholders on a regular basis;

- Drafting CBBT Project reports; - Collaborating on Bio-Trade, Bio-Prospecting and CBNRM issues with stakeholders at all

levels; - Assisting with the dissemination of information to CBBT stakeholders;

July 2008 – June 2010 : Integrated Community-based Ecosystem Management (ICEMA) Project – Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Position : Junior Professional Officer for High Value Plants and Animal Species




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- Coordination of Project activities related to the High Value Plants & Animal Species; - Coordination of Fire Management activities in the Khaudum North Complex (KNC)

conservancies in the Kavango Region; - Coordination and Implementation of the Ornamental Nurseries Project in the three North

West conservancies in the Kunene Region;

- Facilitation of the Kalahari Melon Seeds (KMS) development project in the Caprivi and Kavango Regions;

- Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Plan - Assisting with the preparations for Wildlife translocations from Parks to Communal

Conservancies in Namibia; - Conducting training for communal conservancies on Game count for Game Guards

(North Central Regions); - Provide Technical Assistance to 16 MET / ICEMA target Conservancies on Procurements

of conservancy Goods & Equipment;

- Liaise with the Indigenous Plants Task Team (IPTT) on High Value Plant Species component of the MET / ICEMA Project.

January 2008 – April 2009 : Risk Based Solutions CC / Reg. No. 2004/1305

Position : Affiliate Environmental Consultant


- Drafting of environmental assessment reports and propose mitigation measures; - Provide inputs on the socio-economic impacts of the Wind Energy Project in Namibia; - Provide inputs on the environmental assessment report for the Northern Namibian

Development Company (NNDC) in the Kunene River Mouth Area;

- Assisting with the Public Participation Process (PPP) and also conducting site visits to assess the impacts at the proposed mines / development.

January 2005 – December 2007 : HIV/AIDS Coordination Unit, University of Cape Town

Position : AIDS Community Educator


- Facilitating workshops and events for the HIV/AIDS Coordination Unit at the University of Cape Town;

- Provide inputs on the HIV/AIDS prevention and methods aimed at behavioural change for university students at South Africa tertiary institutions;

- Contribute to deliberations; - Provide and communicate HIV/AIDS prevention related information to first year’s

students at UCT and to previously disadvantages communities in the peripheral of Cape Town suburbs;

- Monitoring and Evaluation of the HIV&AIDS Coordination Unit and it’s impacts on behavioural changes among students

January 2006 – December 2007 : Department of Environmental and Geographical Science – University of Cape Town

Position : Tutor



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- Facilitation and demonstration of practical studies on Environmental & Geographical Science to first- and second-year students;

- Taught the HIV & AIDS component of short course titled “Thinking about Business” at the Commerce Faculty of the University of Cape Town.

4. TRAINING:

Oct 2012 – Oct 2012 : Environmental & Social Performance College, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Washington DC, USA;

Nov 2007 – Nov 2007 : African Youth Encounter on Sustainability, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, Main themes: Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability;

Sep 2007 – Sep 2007 : Imagined Futures II Conference, Pretoria University, as

a delegate for the University of Cape Town;

Nov 2006 – Nov 2006 : HIV/AIDS Awareness Training course, HIV/AIDS Coordination Unit, University of Cape Town;

Nov 2005 – Nov 2005 : Leadership Training, Faculty of Humanities at the University of Cape Town;

Feb 2004 – Apr 2004 : Computer Literacy Course for University Students, University of Cape Town;

5. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Registered Member of : Environmental Association Professional of Namibia (EAPAN)

Membership Year : January 2013 – Present

6. REFERENCES

1. Mr. Teofilus Nghitila Environmental Commissioner Ministry of Environment & Tourism

Private Bag 13306 Windhoek |Namibia E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 284 2751 | Mobile: +284 811 247 793 2. Dr. Kevin Winter

Lecturer and Honours Research Supervisor Environmental and Geographical Science University of Cape Town

Rondebosch, 7701 | South Africa E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +27 21 650 2875 | Fax: +27 21 650 3791

3. Drs Eline van der Linden

mailto:nghitila@




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Executive Director Omuramba Impact Investing CC (1996/1122) P.O. Box 24876 Windhoek | Namibia E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +264 61 259 060 Mobile: +264 811 244 202




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MR. JOHANNES ANDREAS

Landscape and Conservation Ecologist

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Experience:

I am a young dynamic, determined and enthusiastic person, a T-Shaped professional, who

foster, promote and actively engage in achieving change through inter-disciplinary and

interactive natural resources management approaches that enables broad participation of

stakeholders in planning and decision making.

An Ecological Researcher specialised in Applied Landscape Ecology, Climate Change

(Global Change), and Conservation Biology. I have over 7 years working experience in

ecological research, stakeholder engagement and facilitation, policy formulation and

development, capital programme management and ecosystem management. I further have

strong competency in field research, framework development, ecological modelling, impact

assessment methodologies and report writing.

Experience in Countries:

Namibia, Angola, Germany and Italy

Languages: English: mother tongue; Oshiwambo: Others; German

ACADEMIC EDUCATION:

2011

-

2013

University of

Greifswald

Masters of Science degree in Landscape Ecology and Nature

Conservation

2005

-

2009

Polytechnic of

Namibia

Bachelor degree and National Diploma in Natural Resources

Management (Agriculture)

FURTHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

1. Geospatial data user/producer basic open source GIS training workshop facilitated by the

Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) at Ondangwa-Namibia, 2016

2. Report writing and minute taking training presented by the University of Namibia, Windhoek-

Namibia, 2014

3. Vegetation type, GIS and GPS training presented by the University of Namibia, Windhoek-

Namibia, 2014

4. Module on International Nature Conservation seminar, Island of Vilm-Germany, 2012

5. Intensive German language course (B1, threshold) DID Institute, Hamburg-Germany, 2011

6. Conservation of endangered species (Cheetah), Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF),

Otjiwarongo-Namibia, 2008

Date of birth :

Country of

residence :

Nationality :

19/01/1985

Namibia

Namibian

EMAIL: [email protected]

Cell: +264-812015551




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EMPLOYMENT:

April 2014 – 2018

Position: Development Planner (Land Use Planning & Allocation) Ministry of Land

Reform, Directorate: Regional Programme Implementation

Responsibilities:

• Verification and mapping of communal land right parcels

• Analyse spatial data

• Assess agricultural land offered to the state for sale

• Demarcate government farms into farming units for resettlement purposes

• Coordinate the physical allocation of resettlement beneficiaries

• Participate in the updating and implementation of regional integrated land use plans

• Participate in the regional sectoral land users initiatives

• Advice the regional resettlement committee with regards to the demarcation of

resettlement farms

• Participate in the production and implementation of National Development Plans,

Regional Development Plans

• Create awareness on community Land Use Planning

• Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all activities undertaken based on

Balance Score Card

• Drafting annual & quarterly budget

• Training marginalized communities in agricultural activities (Horticulture, Orchards,

Agro-forestry & Agronomy)

• Monitoring and evaluation of PCLD projects

September 2013 – March 2014

Position: Field Liaison Officer, Conservancy Development Support Services (CDSS)

project funded by Millennium Challenge Account Namibia (MCA-Nam)

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and monitoring of annual work plans

• Assist with the roll out of training and technical assistance to the targeted conservancies

in Namibia

• Support the management and monitoring of outsourced activities

• Ensure that synergies are identified and maintained between the NRM, IS and BEL

working groups

• Assist with development of conservancy grants and where required their implementation

• Assist with the M&E of NRM related grants

• Assist with procurement of goods or services to either support the consortium or

implement grants at site level

• Ensure that regional Ministry of Environment and Tourism officials are consulted and

engaged to all activities

• Assist with general office duties (fleet management)

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Position: Young Professional Intern for High Value Endemic Plant Species; Integrated

Community Base Ecosystem Management (ICEMA) project funded by World Bank

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate quota setting, game count and event book auditing and training in all the

conservancies in Namibia

• Fixed route mapping and demarcation

• Assist with the coordination of high value plant species activities

• Assist with the implementation of integrated ecosystem management (IEM) activities

• Provide support and coordination of training within MET and conservancies

• Support Local Level Monitoring (LLM) programme

• Report writing and presentations at monthly meetings

• Collaborate on CBNRM/CBIEM issues with stakeholders at local and regional level

• Disseminating of information to stakeholders and conservancies

• Writing annual reports, incorporating comments made by Junior Professional Officer

(JPO) and other relevant experts

• Liaise with other government Ministries/Agencies and NGOs

• Assist MET, ICEMA PO with the execution of day to day activities

• Assist with the execution of any task as instructed by the Project Coordinator and or by

HVPS JPOs

January 2008 – July 2008

Position: Student Intern; Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) Namibia

Responsibilities:

• Conducting ecological research studies

• Feeding the captive cheetahs and maintaining their habitat pens

• Conducting day and night game counts

• Attending to visitors and tourist at the educational resource centre

• Responsible for livestock husbandry and management

• Facilitating and attending farmers information days

REFERENCES

Name Contact details

Dr Fidelis N. Mwazi Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB)

Mobile: +264-811288146

Email: [email protected]

Mr Frans M. Kamenye Game Product Manager

Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) Namibia

Mobile: +264-811259299

Email: [email protected]

Mr Paulus M. Amaambo Chief Development Planner

Ministry of Land Reform

Tel: +264-65264100

Mobile: +264812784747

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]



mailto:[email protected]/[email protected]



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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATION:

J. Andreas, Trends of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) yields under climate variability

conditions in Oshana Region, Namibia. Research paper published in the International Journal

of Ecology and Eco-Solution, Vol.2 (4) pp. 49-62, December 2015. Available at:

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2014: Pear millet production under climate variability conditions, Namibia. Natural series,

Akademiker Verlag, Germany. Available at: www.akademikeerverlag.de

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variability conditions in Oshana Region, Namibia. MSc thesis, Institute of Botany and

landscape ecology, Ernst Moritz Arndt, University of Greifswald-Germany. Available at:

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Appendix 5 - EIA Registration Document


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Appendix 5 - EIA Registration Document for Festus Kapembe

Appendix 6 - Reference Documents


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Appendix 6 Reference Documents Legal Framework Environmental Management Act (No.7 of 2007)

Guide to the Environmental Management Act (2008) Regulations on the list of activities that may not be undertaken without Environmental Clearance

Certificate (No.29 of 2012) Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (No.30 of 2012)

Water Resources Management Act (No. 24 of 2004) Labour Act (No.11 of 2007).

Other Documents

IRDNC (2011) Lessons from the field - Community-Based Natural Resource Management, IRDNC’S experience in Namibia. Available at: http://www.irdnc.org.na/pdf/IRDNC-Lessons-from-the-Field.pdf (Accessed: 15 November 2016).

MET (1996) Namibia Nature Conservation Amendment Act (5/1996). Available at: http://www.lac.org.na/laws/pdf/natureconservation.pdf (Accessed: 1 December 2016).

MET (2014). National Strategy on Solid Waste Management in Protected Areas of Namibia. MET (2014). Etosha Solid Waste Management Plan.

NASCO (2011) NASCO Strategic Plan 2011-2015. Available at: http://www.nacso.org.na/resources/strategic-plan (Accessed: 15 November 2016).

NASCO (2014a) Registered Communal Conservancies. Available at: http://www.nacso.org.na/conservancies (Accessed: 15 November 2016). NASCO (2014b) Resources and Publications: Maps. Available at: http://www.nacso.org.na/

resources/map (Accessed: 15 November 2016). World Bank (2016) Economic Indicators for Namibia. Available at: http://data.worldbank.org/

country/namibia (Accessed: 7 December 2016). WWF Namibia (2016) Conserving Wildlife and Enabling Communities in Namibia. Available at: http://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/conserving-wildlife-and-enabling-communities-in-namibia

(Accessed: 6 December 2016).

http://www.irdnc.org.na/pdf/IRDNC-Lessons-from-the-Field.pdf

http://www.lac.org.na/laws/pdf/natureconservation.pdf

http://www.nacso.org.na/resources/strategic-plan

http://www.nacso.org.na/resources/strategic-plan

http://www.nacso.org.na/conservancies

http://www.nacso.org.na/conservancies

http://www.nacso.org.na/resources/map

http://www.nacso.org.na/resources/map

http://data.worldbank.org/country/namibia

http://data.worldbank.org/country/namibia

http://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/conserving-wildlife-and-enabling-communities-in-namibia