Africa

EPA’s environmental program in Africa is focused on addressing Africa’s growing urban and industrial pollution issues, such as air quality, water quality, electronics waste and indoor air from cookstoves. EPA expertise is assisting Africa with pollution-related issues before they become overwhelming and before their impacts irreparably damage the African and global environment.

EPA programs in Africa are designed to protect human health, particularly vulnerable populations such as children and the poor. Addressing Good Environmental Governance, EPA programs in Africa:

support the development of environmental laws, regulations and standards;
strengthen capacity for enforcement of and compliance with environmental laws, environmental inspections, and environmental impact assessments;
promote public participation; and
support development of improved management approaches in African environmental agencies.

Drinking Water Safety Award Launched by IWA

New! An award recognizing excellence in water safety management has been launched by the International Water Association (IWA),

open to service providers in low and middle income countries demonstrating progress in drinking water quality management. As part of a capacity building programme for water safety plans in Africa, a special monetary award will be granted to the African service provider that best demonstrates progress and commitment to drinking water safety management. This activity is partially supported by EPA, as part of our international priority of expanding access to clean water.

Learn more about our work on Water and Sanitation in Africa

Learn more about our key activities in Africa:

Contacts

For additional information on EPA's work in Africa, contact:

Cristina Mercurio
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of International and Tribal Affairs (2670R)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
E-mail: mercurio.cristina@epa.gov
(202) 564-6481

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