LCP4805
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 27 March 2025
QUESTION 1
Environmental Sector-Specific Legislation Addressing Climate Change in South Africa
South Africa has developed a robust legal framework to address climate change through
various sector-specific legislations. These laws either directly regulate climate change impacts
or address related environmental concerns that indirectly influence climate change mitigation
and adaptation. The following key legislations form part of South Africa’s climate change
regulatory framework:
1. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
The foundation of South Africa’s environmental laws is Section 24 of the Constitution, which
guarantees everyone the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-
being. This provision places an obligation on the state to take reasonable legislative and other
Terms of use
measures to protect the environment for present and By
future generations.
making Climate
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Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
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Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 27 March 2025
QUESTION 1
Environmental Sector-Specific Legislation Addressing Climate Change in South Africa
South Africa has developed a robust legal framework to address climate change through
various sector-specific legislations. These laws either directly regulate climate change impacts
or address related environmental concerns that indirectly influence climate change mitigation
and adaptation. The following key legislations form part of South Africa’s climate change
regulatory framework:
1. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
The foundation of South Africa’s environmental laws is Section 24 of the Constitution, which
guarantees everyone the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-
being. This provision places an obligation on the state to take reasonable legislative and other
Terms of use
measures to protect the environment for present and By
future generations.
making Climate
use of this document you change
agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
