PUB2606 PORTFILIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 31
October.
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,PUB2606 PORTFILIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 31
October.
PORTFOLIO: OCT/NOV 2025 PUB2606 ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 100 Marks
Due date: Friday, 31 October 2025, 13:00 PM First examiner: PROF NI
MAKAMU Second examiner: Prof C. ALERS This Portfolio of Evidence question
paper consists of three (3) pages. Instructions: You are expected to evaluate,
critically analyse and apply the information in your study material. You
therefore need to deliver well-structured and well-presented arguments and
solutions. Be wary of making statements without substantiating and
motivating them. It is essential to provide practical examples of the
application of theory in the public sector. Please note that you are not
allowed to copy content from sources verbatim as this would constitute
plagiarism, which is a disciplinary offense. You therefore must re-write the
content in your own words. You may use extra information sources.
Note that Wikipedia, Facebook and YouTube are not academic sources but
may provide valuable additional information about the real-live context of
public administration. You must not communicate with fellow students
regarding your submission. No group work will be accepted, and cases of
misconduct will be referred to the relevant Academic Integrity Sub-
committee for investigation. Your marks will be affected negatively should
plagiarism be detected, or should you use non-academic sources.
The use of any Artificial Intelligence Tools such as ChatGPT to generate
answers are strictly prohibited and will be considered as a contravention of
Academic Integrity. Your submitted Portfolio will be marked by assessing the
depth of analysis, relevance of examples, clarity of presentation, and
integration of lesson content. NOTE: At least 30% of the marks are allocated
to the application of the theory. Please make sure that your grammar,
expression and general use of the English language are correct. Remember
that poor grammar and presentation may negatively affect the way your
work is perceived by the assessor.
Please submit your Portfolio of Evidence online on the myModules platform.
The existence of legislation and regulations governing environmental affairs
does not automatically mean that they will be obeyed. It is thus necessary to
put mechanisms in place to ensure that laws are complied with. Identify and
discuss various methods by which executive institutions can perform their
enforcement function. List and discuss the main obstacles which hinder
optimal international environmental management Identify and discuss the
main overarching objectives of the Reconstruction and Development
Programme (RDP) in South Africa. Provide practical examples to support your
answers. Identify and explain the top five (5) environmental concerns in the
, 21st century and suggest solutions for global best practices. Illustrate your
answer with practical examples. South Africa has overall, good
environmental policies but, like many other countries often faces challenges
in implementing them for a range of reasons. Some reasons include the fact
that we currently have a complex spectrum of policies and strategies that do
not always speak clearly to each other and cause overlapping mandates,
confusion around responsibilities for implementation and monitoring needs.
Identify and discuss five (5) sectoral examples indicating the gap between
the sustainability policy environment and the actual implementation on the
ground. Illustrate your answer with practical examples. Identify and critically
discuss the role of international Organisations in Global Environmental
Governance. Illustrate your answer with practical examples. Critically
evaluate the list of both the local and International NGO's that work in the
field of Environment. Illustrate your answers with practical examples Discuss
the historical overview of the environment and put emphasis on how the
relationship between people and nature has changed over the last few
centuries. Provide practical examples in your discussion.
Discuss the role of national government in environmental management and
illustrate with the use of practical examples. Certain environmental issues of
global importance require international cooperation. With this statement in
mind, discuss the main obstacles which hinder optimal international
environmental management and demonstrate with the use of examples [
1. Introduction
Environmental management has emerged as a central concern for governments, communities,
and international organisations alike. In the 21st century, growing environmental degradation,
climate change, and unsustainable resource use have highlighted the urgent need for effective
governance mechanisms. Environmental governance refers to the processes and institutions
through which decisions about the environment are made, implemented, and enforced. In the
context of public administration, it entails the development, coordination, and execution of
environmental policies by national and subnational governments, supported by international
frameworks and non-governmental actors.
In South Africa, environmental affairs are governed by a complex framework of laws, strategies,
and policies intended to promote sustainable development and ensure environmental justice. Key
legislation, such as the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the Constitution
of South Africa (Section 24), enshrine environmental rights and establish principles for
cooperative governance. However, despite a well-developed policy environment, the country
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 31
October.
USER
[Email address]
,PUB2606 PORTFILIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 31
October.
PORTFOLIO: OCT/NOV 2025 PUB2606 ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 100 Marks
Due date: Friday, 31 October 2025, 13:00 PM First examiner: PROF NI
MAKAMU Second examiner: Prof C. ALERS This Portfolio of Evidence question
paper consists of three (3) pages. Instructions: You are expected to evaluate,
critically analyse and apply the information in your study material. You
therefore need to deliver well-structured and well-presented arguments and
solutions. Be wary of making statements without substantiating and
motivating them. It is essential to provide practical examples of the
application of theory in the public sector. Please note that you are not
allowed to copy content from sources verbatim as this would constitute
plagiarism, which is a disciplinary offense. You therefore must re-write the
content in your own words. You may use extra information sources.
Note that Wikipedia, Facebook and YouTube are not academic sources but
may provide valuable additional information about the real-live context of
public administration. You must not communicate with fellow students
regarding your submission. No group work will be accepted, and cases of
misconduct will be referred to the relevant Academic Integrity Sub-
committee for investigation. Your marks will be affected negatively should
plagiarism be detected, or should you use non-academic sources.
The use of any Artificial Intelligence Tools such as ChatGPT to generate
answers are strictly prohibited and will be considered as a contravention of
Academic Integrity. Your submitted Portfolio will be marked by assessing the
depth of analysis, relevance of examples, clarity of presentation, and
integration of lesson content. NOTE: At least 30% of the marks are allocated
to the application of the theory. Please make sure that your grammar,
expression and general use of the English language are correct. Remember
that poor grammar and presentation may negatively affect the way your
work is perceived by the assessor.
Please submit your Portfolio of Evidence online on the myModules platform.
The existence of legislation and regulations governing environmental affairs
does not automatically mean that they will be obeyed. It is thus necessary to
put mechanisms in place to ensure that laws are complied with. Identify and
discuss various methods by which executive institutions can perform their
enforcement function. List and discuss the main obstacles which hinder
optimal international environmental management Identify and discuss the
main overarching objectives of the Reconstruction and Development
Programme (RDP) in South Africa. Provide practical examples to support your
answers. Identify and explain the top five (5) environmental concerns in the
, 21st century and suggest solutions for global best practices. Illustrate your
answer with practical examples. South Africa has overall, good
environmental policies but, like many other countries often faces challenges
in implementing them for a range of reasons. Some reasons include the fact
that we currently have a complex spectrum of policies and strategies that do
not always speak clearly to each other and cause overlapping mandates,
confusion around responsibilities for implementation and monitoring needs.
Identify and discuss five (5) sectoral examples indicating the gap between
the sustainability policy environment and the actual implementation on the
ground. Illustrate your answer with practical examples. Identify and critically
discuss the role of international Organisations in Global Environmental
Governance. Illustrate your answer with practical examples. Critically
evaluate the list of both the local and International NGO's that work in the
field of Environment. Illustrate your answers with practical examples Discuss
the historical overview of the environment and put emphasis on how the
relationship between people and nature has changed over the last few
centuries. Provide practical examples in your discussion.
Discuss the role of national government in environmental management and
illustrate with the use of practical examples. Certain environmental issues of
global importance require international cooperation. With this statement in
mind, discuss the main obstacles which hinder optimal international
environmental management and demonstrate with the use of examples [
1. Introduction
Environmental management has emerged as a central concern for governments, communities,
and international organisations alike. In the 21st century, growing environmental degradation,
climate change, and unsustainable resource use have highlighted the urgent need for effective
governance mechanisms. Environmental governance refers to the processes and institutions
through which decisions about the environment are made, implemented, and enforced. In the
context of public administration, it entails the development, coordination, and execution of
environmental policies by national and subnational governments, supported by international
frameworks and non-governmental actors.
In South Africa, environmental affairs are governed by a complex framework of laws, strategies,
and policies intended to promote sustainable development and ensure environmental justice. Key
legislation, such as the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the Constitution
of South Africa (Section 24), enshrine environmental rights and establish principles for
cooperative governance. However, despite a well-developed policy environment, the country
