DILI, 06 February 2025 (TATOLI) – The Council of Ministers, on Wednesday, approved the draft Government Decree, presented by the Vice Prime Minister, Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs and Minister for Tourism and Environment, Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, which establishes the fees due under the environmental licensing procedure.
“This Government Decree aims to regulate the payment of fees associated with the issuing of environmental licenses, guaranteeing the application of the polluter pays principle and the sustainability of the services provided by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA, I.P.),” Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Agio Pereira said in a statement.
The aim is to ensure a transparent and efficient licensing process to make project proponents responsible for the environmental impact of their activities.
“The fees set vary according to the category of project, considering the potential size of the environmental impact, as well as the stage of the licensing procedure,” Minister Pereira added.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
