Welcome to Swaziland Environment Authority - SEA

EEASA 2008 Conference, Swaziland

Mission statement

To ensure that Swaziland's development is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable, by means of promoting sound environmental policies, practices and development, which meets appropriate national and international standards.

Introduction

Swaziland is a landlocked country that shares borders with Mozambique (105 km) and South Africa (430 km). It was founded by Bantu peoples from Mozambique in the 18th century and became a British protectorate when colonial rule was established in 1903. Swaziland was led to independence by Sobhuza II in 1968, and is now a dual monarchy with a King (currently King Mswati III since April 25, 1986) and Queen Mother. The two largest cities are Mbabane - the Capital - and Manzini.

Objective

The main objective for SEA is to ensure that the environment in the Kingdom of Swaziland is treated in a proper way now and in the future. "Environment" means, without being limited to, the atmosphere, water in all its forms, land, soil and subsoil, flora, fauna, energy sources, mineral, topographical formations with energy potential, geothermal resources, living resources, landscape resources and other elements, and factors such as residues, garbage, waste and refuse, noise, living conditions in human settlements, and man-made products. SEA controls that the environment is treated properly and monitors the development in the state of the environment.