The Environmental Compliance Certificate for the Kikot-Mbebe Hydroelectric Development Project was issued on July 2, 2026, by the Minister of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED), the competent authority in this matter, following the work of the interministerial committee deliberating on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report conducted for this Project.
This major milestone confirms the compliance of the Kikot-Mbebe Hydroelectric Development Project with national regulatory requirements and international standards for environmental protection, social management, and sustainable development. It also attests to the quality of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment report and the relevance of the avoidance, reduction, compensation, and enhancement measures proposed for managing the identified impacts.
Furthermore, this report is accompanied by a rigorous Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) containing support and sustainable development programs for the benefit of local communities, as well as strong measures for preserving biodiversity and ecosystems impacted by the project.
The obtention of this certificate marks a decisive step forward in the implementation of the Kikot-Mbebe Hydroelectric Development Project. It reflects our commitment to developing responsible energy infrastructure that respects the environment and benefits local communities.
