ISO 14001 Certification in Zimbabwe : Experiences , Problems and Prospects
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The need for sustainable development has become paramount, whereby there is a need to satisfy the needs of today, without compromising the needs of tomorrow with the aim of improving the quality of life now and in future. Environmental management systems need to be integrated into the overall management systems in order for society to develop in a sustainable manner. ISO 14001 has the effective elements for such an environmental management system. It is systematic structured, effective and verifiable. This paper examines the implementation of ISO 14001 in Zimbabwe and the response from various organisations to standardisation. The environmental laws in Zimbabwe are discussed and the need to improve their enforcement. The role of computers in environmental management in Zimbabwe is suggested as well as the driving forces for better environmental management and the solutions to the main constraints to ISO 14001 certification.
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