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Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance for African Operations

Operating across African jurisdictions means navigating a shifting landscape of environmental statutes, permits and enforcement powers that carry criminal as well as financial exposure. This programme gives managers and compliance officers a working grasp of environmental legal duties and how to translate them into practical site controls. Delegates learn to build a compliance register that keeps the organisation ahead of regulators.

What you will be able to do

  • Outline the main categories of environmental law affecting industry and infrastructure.
  • Explain permitting, authorisation and licensing obligations across the project life cycle.
  • Interpret duty of care, liability and directors' responsibilities for environmental harm.
  • Build a legal register that maps applicable requirements to site activities.
  • Establish monitoring and record keeping that demonstrate compliance.
  • Respond effectively to inspections, notices and enforcement action.

Course outline

  1. 01The Environmental Legal Landscape in Africa
  2. 02Permits, Authorisations and Licensing
  3. 03Duty of Care and Liability
  4. 04Building a Legal Compliance Register
  5. 05Monitoring, Records and Evidence
  6. 06Managing Inspections and Enforcement
  7. 07Embedding a Compliance Culture

Who should attend

This course suits environmental and compliance managers, legal and risk officers, operations managers and consultants working across African operations.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Online3US$900

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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