LCP4805 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 10 September 2024

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LCP4805
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 -
DUE 10
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS

, 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), Act 107
of 1998, sets out the general objectives of integrated environmental
management, including the criteria to be considered by the competent
authority when assessing applications for environmental authorisation. While
the Act does not explicitly mention climate change, its provisions are broad
enough to encompass considerations related to climate change.

Analysis of Section 24 of NEMA

Section 24(1) of NEMA states that the purpose of the Act is to promote the
integration of environmental management into all developmental activities,
ensure that all environmental impacts are considered, and promote
sustainable development. Specifically, Section 24O(1) requires the competent
authority to take into account all relevant factors, including:

1. Any pollution, environmental impacts, or environmental degradation
likely to be caused if the application is approved or refused: Climate