Browsing Law by Subject "Environmental law"
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An analysis of the international and South African legal framework relating to outer space pollution
(2013)Since the start of the space race in the 1950's the outer space environment has significantly changed due to human expansion and the subsequent by-products known as outer space pollution/debris. As outer space rapidly ... -
City-level law and governance for water security in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)South African cities are experiencing significant water challenges owing to urbanisation, climate change, and a confluence of social, economic, political, technical, and governance problems. These challenges are significantly ... -
A critical evaluation of the environmental law framework applicable to carbon capture and storage in South Africa
(2013)The objective of this study is to conduct a critical evaluation of the environmental law framework applicable to carbon capture and storage (hereafter CCS) in South Africa. The discussion begins by confirming that CCS has ... -
Environmental governance, fragmentation and sustainability in the mining industry
(North-West University, 2012)As a developing country, South Africa is in dire need of socio-economic development and upliftment, especially in the light of past inequalities. Mining generates massive amounts of revenue and creates employment for the ... -
An environmental law framework for cross-border regulation of the gas pipeline between South Africa and Mozambique
(North-West University, 2007)This dissertation investigates the cross-border regulation for environmental protection in Southern Africa. This is done by evaluation of international, regional and sub-regional bodies followed by a comparison between ... -
The environmental regulation of uranium mines in Namibia : a project life cycle analysis
(North-West University, 2012)Uranium exploration and mining activities in Namibia have increased rapidly since 2003, which increase not only poses a significant impact on the country’s economy, but also on its unique and pristine natural environment. ... -
A legal framework for the promotion of renewable energy in South Africa through fiscal instruments
(2014)South Africa's current energy sector places undue reliance on fossil fuels to fulfil the country's energy requirements. The use of these non-renewable energy resources are unsustainable, as millions of tonnes of harmful ... -
Local government accountability in South Africa : an environmental law reading
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The role of sub-national (local) government is increasingly essential in terms of sustainable development, especially from a global governance perspective. Cities across the world are organised to become sustainable ... -
The realisation of constitutional environmental-related rights by private sector actors in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The engagement and influence of actors in the private sphere is often highly contested as these actors, through their operations, have the potential to contribute towards the realisation and/or violation of human rights, ... -
The regulation of gas exploration, production and management : a life cycle analysis
(2014)Gas exploration and production at sea and on land is a recent phenomenon in South Africa. The reason for the sudden interest in gas exploration and production on land is that it may prove to be a solution to the need for ...