Stabilization clauses and environmental law obligations in bilateral investment treaties : the position of South Africa
- Authors: Rietveld,J ade Lizette
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Clauses (Law) - South Africa , Environmental law - South Africa , Investments, Foreign - Law and legislation - South Africa , Investments, Foreign - Environmental aspects - South Africa , South Africa - Foreign relations - Treaties , Investments, Foreign (International law)
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/88976 , uj:19785
- Description: Abstract: Please refer to full text to view abstract , LL.D.(Public International Law)
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- Authors: Rietveld,J ade Lizette
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Clauses (Law) - South Africa , Environmental law - South Africa , Investments, Foreign - Law and legislation - South Africa , Investments, Foreign - Environmental aspects - South Africa , South Africa - Foreign relations - Treaties , Investments, Foreign (International law)
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/88976 , uj:19785
- Description: Abstract: Please refer to full text to view abstract , LL.D.(Public International Law)
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Information requirements for the integration of environmental impact assessment in the greater Florida Lake development area
- Authors: Koekemoer, Pieter
- Date: 2012-08-29
- Subjects: Environmental impact analysis , Environmental impact analysis - South Africa - Johannesburg , Environmental law - South Africa , Geographic information systems
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3414 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6811
- Description: M.Sc. , The city of today is a major performer for the secondary sector of the economy. Manufacturing and processing facilities not only provide the city with the essential commodity inputs but also provide the means of living for the populace. Of late, ad-hoc decisions for industrial development have led to an adverse impact on the local environment at costs which are much higher than the benefits actually accrued. In view of the deteriorating environmental conditions in and around industrial townships, it has become necessary to account for the environment while planning for such areas. South African EIA regulations promulgated in 1997 require that environmental parameters are to be taken into consideration with proposed development. To enable the equitable evaluation of the assessments, the same base information would need to be used for all proposals. This study aims to identify the information requirements and responsibilities at local government level to enable equitable evaluation of EIA's as part of their development impact assessment process for proposed development. The information requirements are illustrated at hand of the Proposed Greater Florida Lake Urban Development Plan adopted by the Western Metropolitan Local Council of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council.
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- Authors: Koekemoer, Pieter
- Date: 2012-08-29
- Subjects: Environmental impact analysis , Environmental impact analysis - South Africa - Johannesburg , Environmental law - South Africa , Geographic information systems
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3414 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6811
- Description: M.Sc. , The city of today is a major performer for the secondary sector of the economy. Manufacturing and processing facilities not only provide the city with the essential commodity inputs but also provide the means of living for the populace. Of late, ad-hoc decisions for industrial development have led to an adverse impact on the local environment at costs which are much higher than the benefits actually accrued. In view of the deteriorating environmental conditions in and around industrial townships, it has become necessary to account for the environment while planning for such areas. South African EIA regulations promulgated in 1997 require that environmental parameters are to be taken into consideration with proposed development. To enable the equitable evaluation of the assessments, the same base information would need to be used for all proposals. This study aims to identify the information requirements and responsibilities at local government level to enable equitable evaluation of EIA's as part of their development impact assessment process for proposed development. The information requirements are illustrated at hand of the Proposed Greater Florida Lake Urban Development Plan adopted by the Western Metropolitan Local Council of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council.
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The challenge of protecting urban wetlands from destruction : a case study of the Libradene wetland, Boksburg, Gauteng
- Authors: Govender-Ragubeer, Yageshni
- Date: 2013-07-24
- Subjects: Wetland conservation - South Africa - Boksburg , Libradene Wetland (Boksburg, South Africa) , Environmental law - South Africa , Wetland restoration - South Africa - Boksburg , Wetlands - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7690 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8557
- Description: M.Sc. (Environmental Management) , South African urban areas have seen a significant number of wetlands lost or degraded in the name of development. Thus, most urban wetlands are seldom pristine, many are canalised, dredged, drained or filled. This is partly because wetlands are located in strategic locations (from an economic point of view) in the landscape, and so, are often considered as prime development land. This is unfortunate as urban wetlands perform a diverse range of valuable functions, what is more, the loss of urban wetlands impact negatively on the surrounding urban population. A typical example is that of the Libradene Wetland, found in Boksburg, Gauteng, which was partially destroyed by an attempt to construct a petrol station on it. This study explores how and why the fate of this particular wetland was sealed, with particular reference to the legislation pertaining to wetlands. The study concluded that although wetlands are protected by legislation, the enforcement of the legislation was slow. The wheels of administrative justice turn slowly, a flaw in the system the developer tried to fully exploit. In addition, unethical practises by the developer and perhaps professionals in the paid services of the developer, resulted in non-compliance with EIA regulations, the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998), Environmental Conservation Act (73 of 1989) and the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43 of 1983). Although the development ceased, to date, no one has been brought to book and the wetland has not been rehabilitated at all. As a result of this study, a number of recommendations are made (i) consolidate the fragmented administration of environmental legislation concerning wetlands in South Africa under one government department, (ii) improve the relationships between the respective authorities at all government levels (iii) strengthen the public participation process and (iv) to strength the national wetlands database.
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- Authors: Govender-Ragubeer, Yageshni
- Date: 2013-07-24
- Subjects: Wetland conservation - South Africa - Boksburg , Libradene Wetland (Boksburg, South Africa) , Environmental law - South Africa , Wetland restoration - South Africa - Boksburg , Wetlands - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7690 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8557
- Description: M.Sc. (Environmental Management) , South African urban areas have seen a significant number of wetlands lost or degraded in the name of development. Thus, most urban wetlands are seldom pristine, many are canalised, dredged, drained or filled. This is partly because wetlands are located in strategic locations (from an economic point of view) in the landscape, and so, are often considered as prime development land. This is unfortunate as urban wetlands perform a diverse range of valuable functions, what is more, the loss of urban wetlands impact negatively on the surrounding urban population. A typical example is that of the Libradene Wetland, found in Boksburg, Gauteng, which was partially destroyed by an attempt to construct a petrol station on it. This study explores how and why the fate of this particular wetland was sealed, with particular reference to the legislation pertaining to wetlands. The study concluded that although wetlands are protected by legislation, the enforcement of the legislation was slow. The wheels of administrative justice turn slowly, a flaw in the system the developer tried to fully exploit. In addition, unethical practises by the developer and perhaps professionals in the paid services of the developer, resulted in non-compliance with EIA regulations, the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998), Environmental Conservation Act (73 of 1989) and the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43 of 1983). Although the development ceased, to date, no one has been brought to book and the wetland has not been rehabilitated at all. As a result of this study, a number of recommendations are made (i) consolidate the fragmented administration of environmental legislation concerning wetlands in South Africa under one government department, (ii) improve the relationships between the respective authorities at all government levels (iii) strengthen the public participation process and (iv) to strength the national wetlands database.
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