LCP4805 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 10 September 2024

LCP4805 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
10 September 2024




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, LCP4805 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 10 September 2024




Question 1

Section 24o of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 (NEMA) lists

the criteria to be considered by the competent authority when considering an application

for an environmental authorisation. In your opinion, does this include the impacts of

climate change? Motivate your answer in full by referring to NEMA and relevant case

law. (20)

Section 24 of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 107 of 1998,

establishes a framework for environmental governance in South Africa. Section 24(o)

specifically outlines criteria that the competent authority must consider when evaluating

an application for environmental authorization. The pertinent question is whether these

criteria include the impacts of climate change.

Analyzing Section 24(o) of NEMA

Section 24(o) of NEMA mandates that the competent authority consider various factors,

including:

• The need to protect environmental resources

• Socio-economic conditions

• Cultural heritage

• Other relevant factors specific to each application

Impacts of Climate Change