CORPORATE COASTODIAN PROGRAMME
BACKGROUND
Sustainable development is geared towards best environmental practices. The need for development to become more sustainable is important, as many of the planet's ecosystems are becoming degraded. Without the essential services provided by these natural systems, the planet cannot sustain life. For this reason, sustainability has been integrated into development at an ever-growing pace. This is envisaged to be achieved through the implementation of the Corporate Coastodian Programme which aims at recognizing best environmental practices along the Namibian Coast. The programme is structured by means of an award system and certificates shall be awarded in line with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism criteria guided by international standards. This programme is targeting companies/institutions/organization in all sectors implementing the various environmental best practices.
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism through the NACOMA project seeks applications from interested and relevant or legal persons keen to participate in, and be awarded merits through the Corporate Coastodian Programme.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Corporate Coastodian Programme is to promote environmental management in line with sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.
DEFINITION OF A CORPORATE COASTODIAN
An organisation, company or institution whose performance involves the implementation of environmental “best practice” in line with the Corporate Coastodian Programme’s criteria.
ADVANTAGES OF THE CORPORATE COASTODIAN PROGRAMME FOR THE APPLICANT AND THE COAST
Cost savings
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Ensuring legislative compliance
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Anticipating future legislation
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Reduced environmental risk
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Meeting supply chain requirements
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Improved relations with regulators
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Improved public image
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Increased market opportunities
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Raised employee enthusiasm
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Awarded certificate
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Use of Coastodian logo
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Relevant firms or persons interested to participate in the Corporate Coastodian Programme are hereby invited to submit:
A description of the environmental management best practices (maximum of 15 pages) within their institutions. The description should, inter alia, include the following:
How such practice relates to environmental management, energy conservation; sustainable development and biodiversity conservation;
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The targets in view of coastal management;
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If such practice involve community efforts;
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The maturity with regard to the implementation of the environmental management practice;
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Proven track record of the implemented environmental practice;
COMMUNICATION
The interested firms may submit their applications to:
NACOMA Project Coordination Office, Standard Bank Building, 1st Floor, Sam Nujoma Avenue
P.O.Box 7018, Swakopmund
Tel: 264 64 403905, Fax: 264 64 403 906
Enquiries: Raili Hasheela or Selma Shitilifa
website: www.nacoma.org.na
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