,GGH2605 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
April 2025;100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Using the case studies in Kriebel et al. (2001) as examples, consider a
situation in your own lifeworld in which the precautionary principle
has been applied and that has affected your interaction with the
environment.
Reminder:
Do not use any form of copy and paste and/or AI to formulate your
answer.
Task:
Write a short essay in which you:
Describe the situation as it presents in your own lifeworld, and
then
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the policy in terms of
human behaviour.
Reference:
Kriebel, D, Tickner, J, Epstein, P, Lemons, J, Levins, R, Loechler, EL,
Quinn, M, Rudel, R, Schettler, T & Stoto, M. 2001. The precautionary
principle in environmental science. Environmental Health Perspectives,
109(9):871–875.
Title: The Precautionary Principle in My Lifeworld: The
Case of Municipal Water Restrictions during Drought
Conditions in Cape Town
Introduction
The precautionary principle, as discussed by Kriebel et al.
(2001), asserts that precautionary measures should be taken to
protect human health and the environment, even if some cause-
and-effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.
, This principle has been foundational in environmental health
decision-making, especially when dealing with uncertain risks
and complex ecological systems. In this essay, I reflect on a
situation from my own lifeworld — the severe water restrictions
implemented by the City of Cape Town during the 2017–2018
drought crisis — and evaluate the effectiveness of this policy in
shaping human behaviour and interactions with the environment.
The Situation in My Lifeworld: The Cape Town Water
Crisis
In 2017, Cape Town faced one of the most severe droughts in
recorded history. The Western Cape experienced drastically low
rainfall over successive years, leading to a significant drop in
dam levels. By early 2018, the city government announced the
possibility of "Day Zero" — a term used to describe the day
when municipal water supply would be shut off due to the
complete depletion of dam reserves. This crisis triggered an
urgent policy response, where the precautionary principle was
applied to prevent the worst-case scenario.
As a resident of Cape Town at the time, I witnessed how rapidly
daily routines and environmental practices shifted. The
municipality imposed strict water restrictions, limiting each
person to 50 litres of water per day. Households were
encouraged to collect grey water for flushing toilets, take two-
minute showers, and avoid unnecessary water usage, such as car
washing or watering gardens. Public institutions like schools,
hospitals, and universities implemented water-saving
technologies and awareness campaigns.
April 2025;100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Using the case studies in Kriebel et al. (2001) as examples, consider a
situation in your own lifeworld in which the precautionary principle
has been applied and that has affected your interaction with the
environment.
Reminder:
Do not use any form of copy and paste and/or AI to formulate your
answer.
Task:
Write a short essay in which you:
Describe the situation as it presents in your own lifeworld, and
then
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the policy in terms of
human behaviour.
Reference:
Kriebel, D, Tickner, J, Epstein, P, Lemons, J, Levins, R, Loechler, EL,
Quinn, M, Rudel, R, Schettler, T & Stoto, M. 2001. The precautionary
principle in environmental science. Environmental Health Perspectives,
109(9):871–875.
Title: The Precautionary Principle in My Lifeworld: The
Case of Municipal Water Restrictions during Drought
Conditions in Cape Town
Introduction
The precautionary principle, as discussed by Kriebel et al.
(2001), asserts that precautionary measures should be taken to
protect human health and the environment, even if some cause-
and-effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.
, This principle has been foundational in environmental health
decision-making, especially when dealing with uncertain risks
and complex ecological systems. In this essay, I reflect on a
situation from my own lifeworld — the severe water restrictions
implemented by the City of Cape Town during the 2017–2018
drought crisis — and evaluate the effectiveness of this policy in
shaping human behaviour and interactions with the environment.
The Situation in My Lifeworld: The Cape Town Water
Crisis
In 2017, Cape Town faced one of the most severe droughts in
recorded history. The Western Cape experienced drastically low
rainfall over successive years, leading to a significant drop in
dam levels. By early 2018, the city government announced the
possibility of "Day Zero" — a term used to describe the day
when municipal water supply would be shut off due to the
complete depletion of dam reserves. This crisis triggered an
urgent policy response, where the precautionary principle was
applied to prevent the worst-case scenario.
As a resident of Cape Town at the time, I witnessed how rapidly
daily routines and environmental practices shifted. The
municipality imposed strict water restrictions, limiting each
person to 50 litres of water per day. Households were
encouraged to collect grey water for flushing toilets, take two-
minute showers, and avoid unnecessary water usage, such as car
washing or watering gardens. Public institutions like schools,
hospitals, and universities implemented water-saving
technologies and awareness campaigns.
