GGH3705 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

GGH3705 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references.......... Question 1 [30] Social media plays a large role in how people share information and become involved in causes they strongly believe in. Critically examine how the use of different social media platforms can influence an EIA and the stakeholder involvement processes. Your answer needs to be presented in the form of a presentation, and must include: • A discussion of features/functionality of different platforms; • How different social media platforms can me incorporated in the EIA and stakeholder involvement processes; • The advantages and disadvantages of incorporating social media in the EIA and stakeholder involvement processes; and • Relevant examples. Instructions: • Compile the presentation in any presentation software and then convert to PDF. • Include graphics (for example tables, figures, photographs etc). • Maximum of 20 slides. Question 2 [18] Critically discuss the three main specialist impact assessments that may be included in an EIA. Explain the value thereof for stakeholders and decision-makers with reference to relevant examples. Question 3 [12] A Russian company wants to open a new nuclear power station located on the West coast of South Africa. The proposed location falls within a marine protected area with a RAMSAR declared wetland, and three different tribes of indigenous people living within 10km from the proposed location. The surrounding area is known for the regular occurrence of seismic activity. Advise the Russian developers which South African and international legislation they will need to consult and explain why these specific pieces of legislation are applicable.