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Apply to the Experts Registry

Register as an ESIA practitioner with the Malawi Environment Protection Authority.

01
Apply
Submit qualifications and supporting documents online.
02
Pay
Settle the registration fee via bank or mobile money.
03
Certify
Receive your certificate once approved by MEPA.
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EXPERTS REGISTRY · APPLICATION

Become a MEPA-registered practitioner

Per the EIA Regulations of 2025, applicants must hold at least a Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate five years of professional experience. Lead consultants must additionally have led at least five Environmental Assessment studies. Foreign practitioners must link to a certified Malawian partner.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will receive a verification email at this address.
NOTE: Number printed on the document/ID
Copy of Identity Document (PDF or image)*
PDF or image (max 5 MB). Used by MEPA to verify the typed number.
Anything other than Malawi triggers the foreign-practitioner workflow (you must attach a local partner).

    Copy of Certificate/Diploma (PDF or Image)*
    PDF or image (max 5 MB). Used by MEPA to verify the typed qualification.

    New entry

    Foreign applicants: MEPA requires at least two abstracts of studies/audits conducted in the last three years. Locals may leave blank.
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)*

Declaration