The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism's vision is: A prosperous and equitable society living in harmony with our resources. Their mission is to lead sustainable development of our environment and tourism for a better life for all, by:

* Creating conditions for sustainable tourism growth and development;
* Promoting the sustainable development and conservation of our natural resources;
* Protecting and improving the quality and safety of the environment;
* Promoting a global sustainable development agenda;
* Transformation of the department, statutory bodies and economic sector for which we are responsible.