GGH3705
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 768148
DUE DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
, GGH3705/2/2025
7.2. A Russian company wants to open a new mine located on the West Coast of South Africa.
The proposed location falls within a protected area with a RAMSAR declared wetland, and
there are three indigenous communities living within 10 km of the proposed location. (5)
7.3. A local racing circuit is being upgraded to host a leg of the F1 Grand Prix in 2026. The
circuit is located just outside an urban area in South Africa, and it is currently being used as
an advanced driving training location. (5)
Section B referencing [5]
SECTION B: 40
TOTAL FOR ASSIGNMENT 01: 70
End of Semester 2 Assignment 01
3.2 Assignment 02
Semester 2: Assignment 02
Due date: 16:00 (4 pm) on 18/09/2025
Unique assignment number: 768148
Contribution to year mark: 50%
Instructions and information
• Answer ALL the questions.
• No extension for submission will be granted without the submission of a medical certificate
or death certificate/obituary.
• Acknowledge all sources correctly in the text, and include a corresponding reference list.
Refer to the referencing guidelines for the module, which are available under Additional
Resources.
• Submit your own, original work. Plagiarism and any form of cheating is not permitted, and no
marks will be awarded for plagiarised information. If plagiarism is detected, this will be
reported to the Student Disciplinary Unit for further investigation and possible disciplinary
action.
• The unethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted. If the unethical use of AI is
detected, this will be reported to the Student Disciplinary Unit for further investigation and
possible disciplinary action.
• Only submissions created in MS Word will be accepted.
• No scanned or handwritten submissions will be accepted.
Question 1 [15]
Critically analyse the role and ability of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in
overcoming the shortcomings of EIA.
Question 2 [30]
Critically discuss the content and requirements of the environmental management plan (EMP)
for three (3) countries. Your answer needs to include the purpose, importance and
characteristics of the EMP for each country.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 768148
DUE DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
, GGH3705/2/2025
7.2. A Russian company wants to open a new mine located on the West Coast of South Africa.
The proposed location falls within a protected area with a RAMSAR declared wetland, and
there are three indigenous communities living within 10 km of the proposed location. (5)
7.3. A local racing circuit is being upgraded to host a leg of the F1 Grand Prix in 2026. The
circuit is located just outside an urban area in South Africa, and it is currently being used as
an advanced driving training location. (5)
Section B referencing [5]
SECTION B: 40
TOTAL FOR ASSIGNMENT 01: 70
End of Semester 2 Assignment 01
3.2 Assignment 02
Semester 2: Assignment 02
Due date: 16:00 (4 pm) on 18/09/2025
Unique assignment number: 768148
Contribution to year mark: 50%
Instructions and information
• Answer ALL the questions.
• No extension for submission will be granted without the submission of a medical certificate
or death certificate/obituary.
• Acknowledge all sources correctly in the text, and include a corresponding reference list.
Refer to the referencing guidelines for the module, which are available under Additional
Resources.
• Submit your own, original work. Plagiarism and any form of cheating is not permitted, and no
marks will be awarded for plagiarised information. If plagiarism is detected, this will be
reported to the Student Disciplinary Unit for further investigation and possible disciplinary
action.
• The unethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted. If the unethical use of AI is
detected, this will be reported to the Student Disciplinary Unit for further investigation and
possible disciplinary action.
• Only submissions created in MS Word will be accepted.
• No scanned or handwritten submissions will be accepted.
Question 1 [15]
Critically analyse the role and ability of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in
overcoming the shortcomings of EIA.
Question 2 [30]
Critically discuss the content and requirements of the environmental management plan (EMP)
for three (3) countries. Your answer needs to include the purpose, importance and
characteristics of the EMP for each country.
