LCP4805 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
10 September 2024
[Company address]
, 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), 107 of 1998,
establishes a framework for environmental governance in South Africa. Section 24(o)
specifically outlines criteria that the competent authority must consider when evaluating
an application for environmental authorization. The pertinent question is whether these
criteria include the impacts of climate change.
Analyzing Section 24(o) of NEMA
Section 24(o) of NEMA mandates that the competent authority consider various factors,
including:
• The need to protect environmental resources
• Socio-economic conditions
• Cultural heritage
• Other relevant factors specific to each application
Impacts of Climate Change
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
10 September 2024
[Company address]
, 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), 107 of 1998,
establishes a framework for environmental governance in South Africa. Section 24(o)
specifically outlines criteria that the competent authority must consider when evaluating
an application for environmental authorization. The pertinent question is whether these
criteria include the impacts of climate change.
Analyzing Section 24(o) of NEMA
Section 24(o) of NEMA mandates that the competent authority consider various factors,
including:
• The need to protect environmental resources
• Socio-economic conditions
• Cultural heritage
• Other relevant factors specific to each application
Impacts of Climate Change
