An implementation programme for the South African gold mining industry to achieve environmental compliance
- Authors: Bailie, Melisa
- Date: 2009-02-09T08:50:13Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Environmental law , Gold mines and mining
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8115 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2090
- Description: M.Sc. , The gold mining industry in South Africa is exposed to various legal issues due to the nature of its operations. Furthermore, there has been a renewed focus on environmental management in South Africa over the past decade, as well as an international focus on sustainable development. Environmental management in the gold mining industry must incorporate sustainable development, as well as the ‘cradle to grave’ concept. The gold mining industry has to ensure that its activities are compliant with environmental legislation and best practice requirements, as the increase in environmental awareness and legislated principles has escalated gold mines’ exposure to demands for the remediation and reparations of pollution and environmental degradation. No single document exists that provides the gold mining industry with detail on the environmental legislation and best practice requirements that gold mines are able to refer to in order ensure effective environmental management. Furthermore, there is no implementation plan for gold mines to implement in order to achieve compliance with environmental legislation and best practice requirements. This study has presented such a document, as it has provided the reader with detail concerning the responsibilities of the regulatory authorities, the current and new legislation, best practices, codes of practices, and offences and liabilities that gold mines will become exposed to should they not adhere to environmental legislative requirements. This detail has been used to compile an implementation programme (Chapter 4), which when implemented will ensure environmental compliance for the gold mining industry in South Africa. This mini-dissertation has thus provided the gold mining industry with an overview from which to work in order to become legally compliant with issues pertaining to environmental management in South Africa.
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- Authors: Bailie, Melisa
- Date: 2009-02-09T08:50:13Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Environmental law , Gold mines and mining
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8115 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2090
- Description: M.Sc. , The gold mining industry in South Africa is exposed to various legal issues due to the nature of its operations. Furthermore, there has been a renewed focus on environmental management in South Africa over the past decade, as well as an international focus on sustainable development. Environmental management in the gold mining industry must incorporate sustainable development, as well as the ‘cradle to grave’ concept. The gold mining industry has to ensure that its activities are compliant with environmental legislation and best practice requirements, as the increase in environmental awareness and legislated principles has escalated gold mines’ exposure to demands for the remediation and reparations of pollution and environmental degradation. No single document exists that provides the gold mining industry with detail on the environmental legislation and best practice requirements that gold mines are able to refer to in order ensure effective environmental management. Furthermore, there is no implementation plan for gold mines to implement in order to achieve compliance with environmental legislation and best practice requirements. This study has presented such a document, as it has provided the reader with detail concerning the responsibilities of the regulatory authorities, the current and new legislation, best practices, codes of practices, and offences and liabilities that gold mines will become exposed to should they not adhere to environmental legislative requirements. This detail has been used to compile an implementation programme (Chapter 4), which when implemented will ensure environmental compliance for the gold mining industry in South Africa. This mini-dissertation has thus provided the gold mining industry with an overview from which to work in order to become legally compliant with issues pertaining to environmental management in South Africa.
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Establishing guidelines for environmental management plans for golf course developments in Gauteng Province
- Authors: Botha, De Wet
- Date: 2008-05-14T08:03:29Z
- Subjects: Golf courses , Environmental management , Environmental impact analysis , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7168 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/377
- Description: The impacts of golf courses and golf estate developments are great and definite. Proof of this can be seen in several Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), that have been submitted to the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Conservation (GDACE) in terms of the Environmental Conservation Act (ECA) (1989) and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (1998). The question is how to limit these impacts on the environment. Guidelines on how to manage and mitigate these impacts are of fundamental importance, to ensure the conservation of the environment. These guidelines should set principles for the management of the environment from cradle to grave, for future golf course and golf estate developments. The main objective of this study was to develop guidelines for Environmental Management Plans (EMP) specifically focused on golf course developments in the Gauteng Province. To achieve this, a comprehensive study was conducted on the factors pertaining to the environmental process by evaluating previous EIA reports and the associated EMP’s as well as the supporting documentation. The EMP’s were evaluated and several shortfalls were identified. The EIA scoping reports were then appraised and ranked accordingly. The scoping reports assess the impacts on the environment. These impacts must be mitigated in the development process. These impacts and mitigation measures must be documented in an EMP. Hence, the connection between the EIA scoping reports and the EMP’s. Several inadequacies were recognized with respect to the inclusion of all the mitigatory measures for all the impacts as identified in the EIA scoping reports. The conclusions drawn in the evaluations were used to develop the guidelines for EMP’s. The guidelines given here will assist in future compilations of EMP’s for golf courses. It is highly recommended that GDACE and environmental consultants adopt this standard in preparing and evaluating applications. , Prof. J.T. Harmse
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- Authors: Botha, De Wet
- Date: 2008-05-14T08:03:29Z
- Subjects: Golf courses , Environmental management , Environmental impact analysis , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7168 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/377
- Description: The impacts of golf courses and golf estate developments are great and definite. Proof of this can be seen in several Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), that have been submitted to the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Conservation (GDACE) in terms of the Environmental Conservation Act (ECA) (1989) and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (1998). The question is how to limit these impacts on the environment. Guidelines on how to manage and mitigate these impacts are of fundamental importance, to ensure the conservation of the environment. These guidelines should set principles for the management of the environment from cradle to grave, for future golf course and golf estate developments. The main objective of this study was to develop guidelines for Environmental Management Plans (EMP) specifically focused on golf course developments in the Gauteng Province. To achieve this, a comprehensive study was conducted on the factors pertaining to the environmental process by evaluating previous EIA reports and the associated EMP’s as well as the supporting documentation. The EMP’s were evaluated and several shortfalls were identified. The EIA scoping reports were then appraised and ranked accordingly. The scoping reports assess the impacts on the environment. These impacts must be mitigated in the development process. These impacts and mitigation measures must be documented in an EMP. Hence, the connection between the EIA scoping reports and the EMP’s. Several inadequacies were recognized with respect to the inclusion of all the mitigatory measures for all the impacts as identified in the EIA scoping reports. The conclusions drawn in the evaluations were used to develop the guidelines for EMP’s. The guidelines given here will assist in future compilations of EMP’s for golf courses. It is highly recommended that GDACE and environmental consultants adopt this standard in preparing and evaluating applications. , Prof. J.T. Harmse
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A generic environmental management plan for the lacustrine wetlands of the East Rand of Gauteng
- Authors: Collen, Bronwyn
- Date: 2012-02-27
- Subjects: Wetlands , Wetland management , Environmental management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2056 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4405
- Description: M.Sc. , It is estimated that on the East Rand of Gauteng there are approximately 159 wetlands, of these the large majority are lacustrine and endoreic wetlands. It is these lacustrine and endoreic wetlands that this study has as its focus, as it is these wetlands that face the greatest threats from humans. The aim of this study is thus to identify the threats and problems that are generic to the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands, and then to develop managerial options to deal with these threats and their associated problems. This dissertation shall focus on the development of a genenc environmental management plan for the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands of the East Rand of Gauteng. This generic environmental management plan shall be presented in the following form: 1. A discussion on the study area 2. An examination of the legislation relevant to the management of wetlands. 3. A discussion of the impacts identified, the significance and the root causes thereof In this case only those aspects that pose the greatest long-term threats to the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands of the East Rand shall be discussed. 4. The investigation of possible mitigatory measures and their implementation. 5. A discussion on the necessity for monitoring and auditing, including the monitoring and auditing of mitigatory and preventative measures. The majority of generic environmental management plans include sections detailing aspects of communication, training and awareness programmes, and possibly also sections addressing the social impacts of managerial actions. This generic management plan shall, however, only concentrate on the management of aspects affecting the natural environment. Studies have revealed that the primary long-term threats to the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands of the East Rand are those posed by the following: 1. Changes to water quality and water flow 2. Pollution 3. Invasive species These three primary long-term threats combine, resulting in the primary problems associated with the wetlands of the East Rand, these resultant problems are: 1. Eutrophication 2. Sedimentation 3. Bacteriological contamination, and 4. Aesthetic problems It is these primary long-term threats and their associated problems that form the focus of this study. Details shall be given regarding both the causes and effects thereof, as well as suggesting managerial options to deal with them. This environmental management plan, being generic in nature could be applied to individual lacustrine and endoreic wetlands within the study area when drawing up specific management plans for these wetlands. Furthermore this plan could also be incorporated into greater catchment management frameworks for the East Rand.
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- Authors: Collen, Bronwyn
- Date: 2012-02-27
- Subjects: Wetlands , Wetland management , Environmental management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2056 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4405
- Description: M.Sc. , It is estimated that on the East Rand of Gauteng there are approximately 159 wetlands, of these the large majority are lacustrine and endoreic wetlands. It is these lacustrine and endoreic wetlands that this study has as its focus, as it is these wetlands that face the greatest threats from humans. The aim of this study is thus to identify the threats and problems that are generic to the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands, and then to develop managerial options to deal with these threats and their associated problems. This dissertation shall focus on the development of a genenc environmental management plan for the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands of the East Rand of Gauteng. This generic environmental management plan shall be presented in the following form: 1. A discussion on the study area 2. An examination of the legislation relevant to the management of wetlands. 3. A discussion of the impacts identified, the significance and the root causes thereof In this case only those aspects that pose the greatest long-term threats to the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands of the East Rand shall be discussed. 4. The investigation of possible mitigatory measures and their implementation. 5. A discussion on the necessity for monitoring and auditing, including the monitoring and auditing of mitigatory and preventative measures. The majority of generic environmental management plans include sections detailing aspects of communication, training and awareness programmes, and possibly also sections addressing the social impacts of managerial actions. This generic management plan shall, however, only concentrate on the management of aspects affecting the natural environment. Studies have revealed that the primary long-term threats to the lacustrine and endoreic wetlands of the East Rand are those posed by the following: 1. Changes to water quality and water flow 2. Pollution 3. Invasive species These three primary long-term threats combine, resulting in the primary problems associated with the wetlands of the East Rand, these resultant problems are: 1. Eutrophication 2. Sedimentation 3. Bacteriological contamination, and 4. Aesthetic problems It is these primary long-term threats and their associated problems that form the focus of this study. Details shall be given regarding both the causes and effects thereof, as well as suggesting managerial options to deal with them. This environmental management plan, being generic in nature could be applied to individual lacustrine and endoreic wetlands within the study area when drawing up specific management plans for these wetlands. Furthermore this plan could also be incorporated into greater catchment management frameworks for the East Rand.
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Environmental management co-operative agreements: a contribution to pollution prevention in South Africa
- Authors: Fischer, Dee
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:11:44Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Environmental law , International cooperation
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8079 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2009
- Description: M.Sc. , Internationally, the use of Environmental Management Cooperation Agreements (EMCAs) as a policy tool to improve environmental performance has been encouraged since the 1960’s. Through the law reform process that has been underway in South Africa for the past ten years, the National Environmental Management Act (Act No.107 of 1998) has made provision for the signing of EMCAs between the South African Government and industry. Although widely utilised internationally, this approach has been criticized by NGOs internationally as communities have little interaction with the process at stages when the agreements could still be influenced. In South Africa, NGOs are also critical of the approach as they feel that this approach could distract policy makers from preparing a sound environmental management framework that can be enforced and is legally binding on polluters in the country. This study reviews the international experience of this policy approach and argues that certain specific criteria need to be in place in order to negotiate effective agreements. These criteria include: sound environmental policy and management framework; set emission reduction targets; the ability to successfully monitor progress against a predetermined baseline; compliance of industry to existing legal requirements; strong sanction for noncompliance to the agreement; and a sound and achievable agreement. Having identified the requirements for the implementation of successful EMCAs, the policy and legal setting in South Africa is explored, as well as the current environmental performance of industry in the country to determine if the criteria for the introduction of EMCAs exist. The study makes the following findings: the legal framework for environmental management is presently being strengthened; progress on developing norms and standards is being made, however, presently norms and standards are lacking; reduction targets are lacking or represent only long-term targets; based on historical enforcement discretion, there is generally poor environmental performance in South African industry; the monitoring and reporting structures are presently absent which hinders monitoring of success of interventions; and there is generally a lack of community trust in industry. The proposed Chemical and Allied Industry Association (CAIA) EMCA which was to be the blue print for EMCAs in the country is also reviewed to determine if this proposed agreement would provide the basis for sound negotiation and tangible environmentalimprovements. The review indicates that there are several shortcomings in the proposed agreement that would need to be improved should the objectives of improved environmental performance be achieved. In general, the findings of the study indicate that, should the necessary criteria be in place, EMCAs can contribute to achieving performance in excess of the required compliance, and EMCAs have been and are especially useful to achieve international reduction targets. However, the introduction of these agreements into South Africa at this crucial and delicate time in the development and implementation of environmental protection measures could distract and derail the current environmental focus and could be potentially damaging. As the environmental management framework matures in the country and the necessary criteria are realised, it is almost certain that the success that this policy approach has had internationally can be echoed in South Africa, and the country could benefit from the many advantages that the more voluntary approach to environmental management can provide. The current path of policy reform and systems development should however continue without distraction in the short term.
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- Authors: Fischer, Dee
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:11:44Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Environmental law , International cooperation
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8079 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2009
- Description: M.Sc. , Internationally, the use of Environmental Management Cooperation Agreements (EMCAs) as a policy tool to improve environmental performance has been encouraged since the 1960’s. Through the law reform process that has been underway in South Africa for the past ten years, the National Environmental Management Act (Act No.107 of 1998) has made provision for the signing of EMCAs between the South African Government and industry. Although widely utilised internationally, this approach has been criticized by NGOs internationally as communities have little interaction with the process at stages when the agreements could still be influenced. In South Africa, NGOs are also critical of the approach as they feel that this approach could distract policy makers from preparing a sound environmental management framework that can be enforced and is legally binding on polluters in the country. This study reviews the international experience of this policy approach and argues that certain specific criteria need to be in place in order to negotiate effective agreements. These criteria include: sound environmental policy and management framework; set emission reduction targets; the ability to successfully monitor progress against a predetermined baseline; compliance of industry to existing legal requirements; strong sanction for noncompliance to the agreement; and a sound and achievable agreement. Having identified the requirements for the implementation of successful EMCAs, the policy and legal setting in South Africa is explored, as well as the current environmental performance of industry in the country to determine if the criteria for the introduction of EMCAs exist. The study makes the following findings: the legal framework for environmental management is presently being strengthened; progress on developing norms and standards is being made, however, presently norms and standards are lacking; reduction targets are lacking or represent only long-term targets; based on historical enforcement discretion, there is generally poor environmental performance in South African industry; the monitoring and reporting structures are presently absent which hinders monitoring of success of interventions; and there is generally a lack of community trust in industry. The proposed Chemical and Allied Industry Association (CAIA) EMCA which was to be the blue print for EMCAs in the country is also reviewed to determine if this proposed agreement would provide the basis for sound negotiation and tangible environmentalimprovements. The review indicates that there are several shortcomings in the proposed agreement that would need to be improved should the objectives of improved environmental performance be achieved. In general, the findings of the study indicate that, should the necessary criteria be in place, EMCAs can contribute to achieving performance in excess of the required compliance, and EMCAs have been and are especially useful to achieve international reduction targets. However, the introduction of these agreements into South Africa at this crucial and delicate time in the development and implementation of environmental protection measures could distract and derail the current environmental focus and could be potentially damaging. As the environmental management framework matures in the country and the necessary criteria are realised, it is almost certain that the success that this policy approach has had internationally can be echoed in South Africa, and the country could benefit from the many advantages that the more voluntary approach to environmental management can provide. The current path of policy reform and systems development should however continue without distraction in the short term.
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Cleaner production for environmental conscious manufacturing in the foundry industry
- Authors: Fore, S. , Mbohwa, Charles
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Environmental management , Foundries - Environmental aspects , Cleaner production
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5207 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14459
- Description: The purpose of the paper is to illustrate application of the cleaner production concept so as to incorporate environmental protection into business performance. The study analyses areas pertaining to the foundry industry that impact negatively on the environment leading to unsustainable resource utilisation and suggests options for promoting sustainable development within the industry, with specific focus on a foundry in a lower income country (LIC).
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- Authors: Fore, S. , Mbohwa, Charles
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Environmental management , Foundries - Environmental aspects , Cleaner production
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5207 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14459
- Description: The purpose of the paper is to illustrate application of the cleaner production concept so as to incorporate environmental protection into business performance. The study analyses areas pertaining to the foundry industry that impact negatively on the environment leading to unsustainable resource utilisation and suggests options for promoting sustainable development within the industry, with specific focus on a foundry in a lower income country (LIC).
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Proposed model for the implementation of an environmental management system to reduce gaseous emissions from a base metal refinery
- Authors: Fox, Martyn Harold
- Date: 2014-07-23
- Subjects: Gases, Asphysiating and poisonous - Environmental aspects. , Environmental management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11733 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11460
- Description: M.B.A , Although current legislation does not require companies to have Environmental Management Systems (EMS), the time is approaching where certified companies world-wide may well be offered preferential treatment by their governments (Diller, 1997: 36 - 39). South African companies are also realising that the environment is important (AFT Newsletter, 1997: 1). It seems likely, therefore, that many foreign trading partners will require international registration from their import manufacturers (Kumar & Kumar, 1997). Impala Platinum Limited produces various metals at its Base Metal Refinery (BMR) in Springs, Gauteng Province, South Africa. In its pursuit ofthe extraction and refining of these metals, the company makes use of staff drawn mostly from the adjacent residential area of Springs. This area also borders on a World Wildlife-proclaimed wetland, known as the Blesbokspruit. The company has thought it prudent to research the need to implement an EMS at the Springs site (Reynolds, 1998; Skelton, 1998b), for the following reasons: • to ensure competitive advantage by pre-empting customer requirements with regard to responsible environmental management; • to provide a safe, healthy working environment for the company's staff; • to provide a safe, healthy environment for residents living in the close proximity of the site;..
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- Authors: Fox, Martyn Harold
- Date: 2014-07-23
- Subjects: Gases, Asphysiating and poisonous - Environmental aspects. , Environmental management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11733 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11460
- Description: M.B.A , Although current legislation does not require companies to have Environmental Management Systems (EMS), the time is approaching where certified companies world-wide may well be offered preferential treatment by their governments (Diller, 1997: 36 - 39). South African companies are also realising that the environment is important (AFT Newsletter, 1997: 1). It seems likely, therefore, that many foreign trading partners will require international registration from their import manufacturers (Kumar & Kumar, 1997). Impala Platinum Limited produces various metals at its Base Metal Refinery (BMR) in Springs, Gauteng Province, South Africa. In its pursuit ofthe extraction and refining of these metals, the company makes use of staff drawn mostly from the adjacent residential area of Springs. This area also borders on a World Wildlife-proclaimed wetland, known as the Blesbokspruit. The company has thought it prudent to research the need to implement an EMS at the Springs site (Reynolds, 1998; Skelton, 1998b), for the following reasons: • to ensure competitive advantage by pre-empting customer requirements with regard to responsible environmental management; • to provide a safe, healthy working environment for the company's staff; • to provide a safe, healthy environment for residents living in the close proximity of the site;..
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Creating management thresholds for fish communities exposed to coal mining
- Authors: Jonker, Michiel-Nell
- Date: 2012-05-02
- Subjects: Fish communities - Effect of water pollution on , Coal mining - Environmental aspects , Environmental management , Environmental protection , Water quality management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2241 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4680
- Description: M.Sc. , This study aims to assess the potential impacts of coal mine activity on exposed fish assemblages in the Mpumalanga Highveld area. A control-impact-assessment method was applied, with sites located upstream and downstream from mining activity. All sites were located in the upper Olifants catchment. Field assessments were done over a high flow and low flow period. It was ascertained that water quality variables contributing towards differences between upstream and downstream environmental conditions are salt concentrations, pH and oxygen saturation. Alterations on fish community structures indicated a categorical decline in abundances and species richness at sites situated downstream from mining activity, while Fish Response Assessment Index (FRAI) scores similarly reflected more impaired fish assemblages at downstream sites. Redundancy analysis (RDA), using fish assemblages and FRAI driver metrics explained 36.5 % of variance obtained and reflected particular alteration in Barbus neefi, B. paludinosus, Tilapia sparrmanii and Pseudocrenilabrus philander populations. Sites most severely impacted were identified, as well as the main drivers responsible for changes in fish assemblages. The Cover metric contributed significantly (p<0.05 to variance measured. Subsequent community threshold management targets are presented for problem sites, which aim to manage each site at an ecological category one class higher than the Present Ecological State (PES).
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- Authors: Jonker, Michiel-Nell
- Date: 2012-05-02
- Subjects: Fish communities - Effect of water pollution on , Coal mining - Environmental aspects , Environmental management , Environmental protection , Water quality management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2241 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4680
- Description: M.Sc. , This study aims to assess the potential impacts of coal mine activity on exposed fish assemblages in the Mpumalanga Highveld area. A control-impact-assessment method was applied, with sites located upstream and downstream from mining activity. All sites were located in the upper Olifants catchment. Field assessments were done over a high flow and low flow period. It was ascertained that water quality variables contributing towards differences between upstream and downstream environmental conditions are salt concentrations, pH and oxygen saturation. Alterations on fish community structures indicated a categorical decline in abundances and species richness at sites situated downstream from mining activity, while Fish Response Assessment Index (FRAI) scores similarly reflected more impaired fish assemblages at downstream sites. Redundancy analysis (RDA), using fish assemblages and FRAI driver metrics explained 36.5 % of variance obtained and reflected particular alteration in Barbus neefi, B. paludinosus, Tilapia sparrmanii and Pseudocrenilabrus philander populations. Sites most severely impacted were identified, as well as the main drivers responsible for changes in fish assemblages. The Cover metric contributed significantly (p<0.05 to variance measured. Subsequent community threshold management targets are presented for problem sites, which aim to manage each site at an ecological category one class higher than the Present Ecological State (PES).
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The management role of the Johannesburg City Council in the Bosmont/Claremont catchment (Region 4)
- Authors: Kruger, Francois
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:09:55Z
- Subjects: Watersheds , Local government , Environmental management , Water quality management , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8071 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2001
- Description: M.Sc. , The goal of the study is to investigate the role that the Local Government of the City of Johannesburg must play in the environmentally degraded Bosmont/Claremont catchment. The problem in the past was that different divisions within the Council had different responsibilities and acted in isolation from each other with regard to catchment management. Strategies were developed in this study that can be adopted by the City Council of Johannesburg and be implemented in all the catchments within its jurisdiction by all parties concerned. If these strategies prove to be successful, other local governments can also adopt it and implement them in the management of their catchments. It is thus the challenge of these strategies to provide direction for catchment management in the City Council of Johannesburg.
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- Authors: Kruger, Francois
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:09:55Z
- Subjects: Watersheds , Local government , Environmental management , Water quality management , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8071 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2001
- Description: M.Sc. , The goal of the study is to investigate the role that the Local Government of the City of Johannesburg must play in the environmentally degraded Bosmont/Claremont catchment. The problem in the past was that different divisions within the Council had different responsibilities and acted in isolation from each other with regard to catchment management. Strategies were developed in this study that can be adopted by the City Council of Johannesburg and be implemented in all the catchments within its jurisdiction by all parties concerned. If these strategies prove to be successful, other local governments can also adopt it and implement them in the management of their catchments. It is thus the challenge of these strategies to provide direction for catchment management in the City Council of Johannesburg.
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Evaluasie van die waarde van 'n GIS vir die RAU-Alumnibestuur binne omgewingsbestuur
- Authors: Mare, Willem Hendrik
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:09:29Z
- Subjects: Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit alumni and alumnae , Geographic information systems , Environmental management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8070 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2000
- Description: M.A. , The value of RAU as educational institution can be measured by the success being achieved by its graduates in the professional world in helping to improve economical, socio-political and educational development. To monitor and manage these environmental aims sensibly, it is essential for RAU to gather enough information regarding its alumni within electronically defined magisterial districts and postal code cells on a continuous basis. This research investigates the suitability of a geographical information system (GIS) to help highly qualified alumni through healthy management and useful information by the Alumni Society to develop a higher order quality environment. It is found and demonstrated that appropriate software, for example MAPINFO coupled to geographical quantified data provides a powerful means for mapping and analysis. Incorporating population statistics, environmental problems, employer evaluation, etc. into the data base, will enhance the powerfulness of such an environment-managerial system for the RAU Alumni Society in todays highly developed technological world.
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- Authors: Mare, Willem Hendrik
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:09:29Z
- Subjects: Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit alumni and alumnae , Geographic information systems , Environmental management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8070 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2000
- Description: M.A. , The value of RAU as educational institution can be measured by the success being achieved by its graduates in the professional world in helping to improve economical, socio-political and educational development. To monitor and manage these environmental aims sensibly, it is essential for RAU to gather enough information regarding its alumni within electronically defined magisterial districts and postal code cells on a continuous basis. This research investigates the suitability of a geographical information system (GIS) to help highly qualified alumni through healthy management and useful information by the Alumni Society to develop a higher order quality environment. It is found and demonstrated that appropriate software, for example MAPINFO coupled to geographical quantified data provides a powerful means for mapping and analysis. Incorporating population statistics, environmental problems, employer evaluation, etc. into the data base, will enhance the powerfulness of such an environment-managerial system for the RAU Alumni Society in todays highly developed technological world.
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Omgewingsimpak van veeboerdery op die Suidelike Kalahari-sandveld
- Authors: Meyer, Coenraad Wilhelmus
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:13:07Z
- Subjects: Environmental impact analysis , Environmental management , Agriculture , Northern Cape (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8087 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2016
- Description: M.A. , Natural phenomenon such as droughts have a definite influence on the availability of water sources, soil profiles and vegetation of an area. Man should adapt his activities, such as farming, to the current climatic elements of the area to ensure his existence. Intermittent rainfall and the occurrence of droughts caused symptoms such as desertification. Desertification has reached an alarming level in South Africa, so much so that the level of environmental degradation in the Northern Cape Province caused great distress. This caused many questions into the activities of man in this area. The problem that arose out of this is, does man cause a negative impact on the environment with his farming activities? The specific area of concern is the Southern Kalahari-dunefield, with its unique ecosystems. This area can be described as an semi-arid desert with very sensitive ecosystems. Any form of interference can cause a long term ecological disruption. This area contains several hidden resources which are optimally used by man and animals to live a decent life. The development of these resources (e.g. water) over the past decades lead to the advantage for all concerned. However, the real danger of over-utilisation and exploitation do exist. Questionnaires were used to gather data concerning stock farming activities in this area. Information was obtained regarding water resources, vegetation cover, endemic animals, type of farming, ground cover and other economic activities such as tourism. Man is an additional determinant who causes an impact on his environment in the Southern Kalahari-dunefield. Although a change can be observed over the past decades in the activities of man to enhance sustainable development, continuous strive to the implementation of new methods to preserve resources in the long term, must be encouraged.
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- Authors: Meyer, Coenraad Wilhelmus
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:13:07Z
- Subjects: Environmental impact analysis , Environmental management , Agriculture , Northern Cape (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8087 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2016
- Description: M.A. , Natural phenomenon such as droughts have a definite influence on the availability of water sources, soil profiles and vegetation of an area. Man should adapt his activities, such as farming, to the current climatic elements of the area to ensure his existence. Intermittent rainfall and the occurrence of droughts caused symptoms such as desertification. Desertification has reached an alarming level in South Africa, so much so that the level of environmental degradation in the Northern Cape Province caused great distress. This caused many questions into the activities of man in this area. The problem that arose out of this is, does man cause a negative impact on the environment with his farming activities? The specific area of concern is the Southern Kalahari-dunefield, with its unique ecosystems. This area can be described as an semi-arid desert with very sensitive ecosystems. Any form of interference can cause a long term ecological disruption. This area contains several hidden resources which are optimally used by man and animals to live a decent life. The development of these resources (e.g. water) over the past decades lead to the advantage for all concerned. However, the real danger of over-utilisation and exploitation do exist. Questionnaires were used to gather data concerning stock farming activities in this area. Information was obtained regarding water resources, vegetation cover, endemic animals, type of farming, ground cover and other economic activities such as tourism. Man is an additional determinant who causes an impact on his environment in the Southern Kalahari-dunefield. Although a change can be observed over the past decades in the activities of man to enhance sustainable development, continuous strive to the implementation of new methods to preserve resources in the long term, must be encouraged.
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'n Omgewingsentrum as omgewingsbestuursinisiatief vir die Noord-Kaapprovinsie
- Authors: Meyer, Sandra
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:14:53Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Upington (South Africa) , Northern Cape (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8097 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2025
- Description: M.A. , With this research, an Environmental Centre for the Northern Cape Province is suggested at Upington as an environmental management initiative. Environmental management aims to create an awareness and a concern for the environment and all its facets. In this way, knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation and commitment are striven for, so that the environment and its related problems can be identified and solved by the community. Formal teaching cannot do this task by itself. An additional source is suggested. An Environmental Centre can benefit the community if it creates an awareness of the various elements of the environment, their interdependency and the necessity of a healthy environment for the survival of man. It can motivate the community to accept responsibility for the environment, provide the knowlegde and values so that solutions can be found for environmental problems. Upington in the Northern Cape Province has several unique qualities which can justify an Environmental Centre: • an unique climate with many human activities, • the availability of the Orange River's water, • its population composition, • Various economic activities(intensive/extensive farming) • a growing tourist sector, and • a very well developed infrastructure. A questionnaire was used to compile a residents profile to test the Environmental Centre initiative. Residents acknowledged the existence of environmental problems and that it must be addressed. An Environmental Centre with a well developed, co-ordinated and integrated environmental management plan, can be a solution. The way man sees his environment, indicates how he will utilise his environment. Knowledge and education about the environment can lead to citizens that know, understand and protect their environment against every form of deterioration. Environmental adulthood can thus be achieved.
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- Authors: Meyer, Sandra
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:14:53Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Upington (South Africa) , Northern Cape (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8097 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2025
- Description: M.A. , With this research, an Environmental Centre for the Northern Cape Province is suggested at Upington as an environmental management initiative. Environmental management aims to create an awareness and a concern for the environment and all its facets. In this way, knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation and commitment are striven for, so that the environment and its related problems can be identified and solved by the community. Formal teaching cannot do this task by itself. An additional source is suggested. An Environmental Centre can benefit the community if it creates an awareness of the various elements of the environment, their interdependency and the necessity of a healthy environment for the survival of man. It can motivate the community to accept responsibility for the environment, provide the knowlegde and values so that solutions can be found for environmental problems. Upington in the Northern Cape Province has several unique qualities which can justify an Environmental Centre: • an unique climate with many human activities, • the availability of the Orange River's water, • its population composition, • Various economic activities(intensive/extensive farming) • a growing tourist sector, and • a very well developed infrastructure. A questionnaire was used to compile a residents profile to test the Environmental Centre initiative. Residents acknowledged the existence of environmental problems and that it must be addressed. An Environmental Centre with a well developed, co-ordinated and integrated environmental management plan, can be a solution. The way man sees his environment, indicates how he will utilise his environment. Knowledge and education about the environment can lead to citizens that know, understand and protect their environment against every form of deterioration. Environmental adulthood can thus be achieved.
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Assessment of water and sediment quality in the Kaalspruit river (South Africa) using physico-chemical and biological monitoring techniques
- Authors: Morole, Malebo Salome
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Pesticides - Environmental aspects , Environmental management , Water quality
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458573 , uj:40737
- Description: Abstract: Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The river forms a confluence with the Olifantspruit towards the north which flows further northward and into the Hennops River. The Kaalspruit has been plagued with water quality issues over the previous years with various concerns about the health risks posed by the level of pollution in the river to the surrounding communities. The aim of the study was to investigate the ecological status of the river through physico-chemical assessment of water and sediment in the river; biological and habitat assessment of macroinvertebrates; and finally, the development of recommendations for a management plan for rehabilitation. Field surveys were undertaken during the wet season (September 2018) and dry season (June 2019). In-situ water quality parameters were measured during field visits. Laboratory analyses were performed on nutrients, total phosphates, chlorophyll-a and faecal coliforms. The presence of metals and chemical compounds (OCPs, SVOCs, PCBs and Phenols) was also determined in both water and sediment through lab analyses. Macroinvertebrate assessment and habitat assessment was conducted through South African Scoring System version 5 (SASS) and Integrated Habitat Assessment System (IHAS) to determine the abundance and diversity of macroinvertebrate communities and the availability of habitat. The water quality results revealed generally poor conditions with minimal seasonal variations; showing low dissolved oxygen, and high faecal coliforms and nutrient concentrations. Metal concentrations showed variations with some metals present in intolerable amounts. Chemical compounds also showed higher concentrations for sediment, with OCPs such as DDT showing higher concentrations at sites close to agriculture fields. Finally, macroinvertebrate results showed poor diversity and abundance of macroinvertebrate taxa with low SASS scores and ASPT values; with all taxa identified being pollution tolerant. Habitat assessment results also generally showed poor availability in habitat quality and mostly supporting the poor diversity and abundance of macroinvertebrate communities. The general interpretation of the results is that the system is negatively impacted, and the ecological integrity is degraded. These results indicate that a strong management plan ought to be developed with stringent rehabilitative measures. As such, recommendations for a management plan which includes multi-departmental collaboration and community engagement, including water quality improvement measures are also provided in this study. , M.Sc. (Environmental Management)
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- Authors: Morole, Malebo Salome
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Pesticides - Environmental aspects , Environmental management , Water quality
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458573 , uj:40737
- Description: Abstract: Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The river forms a confluence with the Olifantspruit towards the north which flows further northward and into the Hennops River. The Kaalspruit has been plagued with water quality issues over the previous years with various concerns about the health risks posed by the level of pollution in the river to the surrounding communities. The aim of the study was to investigate the ecological status of the river through physico-chemical assessment of water and sediment in the river; biological and habitat assessment of macroinvertebrates; and finally, the development of recommendations for a management plan for rehabilitation. Field surveys were undertaken during the wet season (September 2018) and dry season (June 2019). In-situ water quality parameters were measured during field visits. Laboratory analyses were performed on nutrients, total phosphates, chlorophyll-a and faecal coliforms. The presence of metals and chemical compounds (OCPs, SVOCs, PCBs and Phenols) was also determined in both water and sediment through lab analyses. Macroinvertebrate assessment and habitat assessment was conducted through South African Scoring System version 5 (SASS) and Integrated Habitat Assessment System (IHAS) to determine the abundance and diversity of macroinvertebrate communities and the availability of habitat. The water quality results revealed generally poor conditions with minimal seasonal variations; showing low dissolved oxygen, and high faecal coliforms and nutrient concentrations. Metal concentrations showed variations with some metals present in intolerable amounts. Chemical compounds also showed higher concentrations for sediment, with OCPs such as DDT showing higher concentrations at sites close to agriculture fields. Finally, macroinvertebrate results showed poor diversity and abundance of macroinvertebrate taxa with low SASS scores and ASPT values; with all taxa identified being pollution tolerant. Habitat assessment results also generally showed poor availability in habitat quality and mostly supporting the poor diversity and abundance of macroinvertebrate communities. The general interpretation of the results is that the system is negatively impacted, and the ecological integrity is degraded. These results indicate that a strong management plan ought to be developed with stringent rehabilitative measures. As such, recommendations for a management plan which includes multi-departmental collaboration and community engagement, including water quality improvement measures are also provided in this study. , M.Sc. (Environmental Management)
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Environmental information systems a challenge to meet corporate environmental strategy in the South African mining industry
- Authors: Morrison, Rogan
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:16:04Z
- Subjects: Mineral industries , Environmental law , Corporations , Environmental management , Electronic information resources
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8105 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2032
- Description: M.Sc. , South Africa is a country with huge developmental challenges. In Africa, it is one of the few countries that have really incorporated the concepts of the information society into the fundamental reconstruction and development process. Appropriate political commitment, policy frameworks and legislation have largely been established to provide the environment in which effective information management can develop and information can be made widely available for democratic management of the country (MacDevette, 1998). It is within this framework that the development of Environmental Information Systems (EISs) for industry is taking place. The mining industry is no exception. As one of South Africa’s largest employers and natural resources users, the mining industry through its activities creates numerous environmental impacts. These environmental impacts, together with relevant legislation, sustainability reporting and international environmental standards, require mining management to capture and analyse large quantities of environmental data. The management and analysis of such data and its transformation into information requires an active environmental management strategy. It is the aim of this thesis to determine how and possibly why an Environmental Information System (EIS) can influence environmental strategy in the mining industry. Furthermore, to ascertain if mine size played a role in determining environmental strategy through the implementation and use of an EIS. In order to answer this question an electronic survey was emailed to the environmental managers at all of the mines within South Africa’s geographical boundaries. The results of the survey indicated that larger mines place more emphasis on ensuring that EISs can meet corporate environmental requirements, by ensuring that the required environmental parameters of an effective EIS are in place. It was concluded that implementation and use of an effective environmental information system would help meet the challenge of corporate environmental strategy within the South African mining industry.
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- Authors: Morrison, Rogan
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:16:04Z
- Subjects: Mineral industries , Environmental law , Corporations , Environmental management , Electronic information resources
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8105 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2032
- Description: M.Sc. , South Africa is a country with huge developmental challenges. In Africa, it is one of the few countries that have really incorporated the concepts of the information society into the fundamental reconstruction and development process. Appropriate political commitment, policy frameworks and legislation have largely been established to provide the environment in which effective information management can develop and information can be made widely available for democratic management of the country (MacDevette, 1998). It is within this framework that the development of Environmental Information Systems (EISs) for industry is taking place. The mining industry is no exception. As one of South Africa’s largest employers and natural resources users, the mining industry through its activities creates numerous environmental impacts. These environmental impacts, together with relevant legislation, sustainability reporting and international environmental standards, require mining management to capture and analyse large quantities of environmental data. The management and analysis of such data and its transformation into information requires an active environmental management strategy. It is the aim of this thesis to determine how and possibly why an Environmental Information System (EIS) can influence environmental strategy in the mining industry. Furthermore, to ascertain if mine size played a role in determining environmental strategy through the implementation and use of an EIS. In order to answer this question an electronic survey was emailed to the environmental managers at all of the mines within South Africa’s geographical boundaries. The results of the survey indicated that larger mines place more emphasis on ensuring that EISs can meet corporate environmental requirements, by ensuring that the required environmental parameters of an effective EIS are in place. It was concluded that implementation and use of an effective environmental information system would help meet the challenge of corporate environmental strategy within the South African mining industry.
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Implementation of a science-action partnership to manage a threatened ecosystem in an urban context
- Musakwa, Walteressica, Rouget, Mathieu, Musakwa, Walter, Smit, A.J., Slotow, Rob, Roberts, D., Boon, R., Douwes, E., O'Donoghue, S., Downs, C.T., Murkherjee, Shomen, Mwabvu, Tarombera, Odindi, John, Odindo, Alfred, Prochess, Serban, Ramdhani, Syd, Murkherjee, J.Ray, Naidoo , S., Schoeman, M.C., Wale, Edilegnaw, Willows-Munro, S.
- Authors: Musakwa, Walteressica , Rouget, Mathieu , Musakwa, Walter , Smit, A.J. , Slotow, Rob , Roberts, D. , Boon, R. , Douwes, E. , O'Donoghue, S. , Downs, C.T. , Murkherjee, Shomen , Mwabvu, Tarombera , Odindi, John , Odindo, Alfred , Prochess, Serban , Ramdhani, Syd , Murkherjee, J.Ray , Naidoo , S. , Schoeman, M.C. , Wale, Edilegnaw , Willows-Munro, S.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Mutanga, O. , Land use planning , Biodiversity conservation , Environmental management , Climate change adaptation , Sustainable development , Transdisciplinary research
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94012 , uj:20419 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. 2016. Implementation of a science-action partnership to manage a threatened ecosystem in an urban context.
- Description: Abstract: The gap between scientific knowledge and implementation of such knowledge in the fields of biodiversity conservation, environmental management and climate change adaptation, is widely recognized. The state of knowledge of urban ecosystems is generally quite poor, and there is a shortage of human capacity to implement scientifically-sound management practices at the local level, especially within institutions having the mandate of regulating land use planning. The need to bridge the science-action gap to improve decision-making for local land use planning and management, and thereby reduce the impacts of urbanization on ecosystems, has been recognized by eThekwini Municipality in the city of Durban, South Africa...
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- Authors: Musakwa, Walteressica , Rouget, Mathieu , Musakwa, Walter , Smit, A.J. , Slotow, Rob , Roberts, D. , Boon, R. , Douwes, E. , O'Donoghue, S. , Downs, C.T. , Murkherjee, Shomen , Mwabvu, Tarombera , Odindi, John , Odindo, Alfred , Prochess, Serban , Ramdhani, Syd , Murkherjee, J.Ray , Naidoo , S. , Schoeman, M.C. , Wale, Edilegnaw , Willows-Munro, S.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Mutanga, O. , Land use planning , Biodiversity conservation , Environmental management , Climate change adaptation , Sustainable development , Transdisciplinary research
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94012 , uj:20419 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. 2016. Implementation of a science-action partnership to manage a threatened ecosystem in an urban context.
- Description: Abstract: The gap between scientific knowledge and implementation of such knowledge in the fields of biodiversity conservation, environmental management and climate change adaptation, is widely recognized. The state of knowledge of urban ecosystems is generally quite poor, and there is a shortage of human capacity to implement scientifically-sound management practices at the local level, especially within institutions having the mandate of regulating land use planning. The need to bridge the science-action gap to improve decision-making for local land use planning and management, and thereby reduce the impacts of urbanization on ecosystems, has been recognized by eThekwini Municipality in the city of Durban, South Africa...
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Learners' participation in monitoring water catchments as part of the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council's environmental management plan
- Authors: Van Heerden, Mark Fenwick
- Date: 2009-02-02T07:14:59Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Pretoria (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14864 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1985
- Description: M.Sc. , Local Agenda 21 requires the public to participate in water quality monitoring. This research aims to establish to what extent the youth/learners can play a role in the public participation requirement of LA 21, and how their participation can contribute to the water quality monitoring aspect of the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council (GPMC)’s Environmental Management Plan. This research is a case study and examines fresh water issues in an urban area, with the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Area (GPMA) as the specific focus. The role of learners in participatory monitoring of the quality of surface water in the three river catchments in the GPMA is examined. Monitoring plays an integral role in the GPMC’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP). In order to solve this problem, the following steps are explained: The concepts of sustainable development, Agenda 21, the relevant national laws, Local Agenda 21, public participation, partnerships, the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Management Plan and water quality monitoring. The role of public participation within the Agenda 21 framework is outlined with specific reference to the role the youth can play. The way learners can be involved in water quality monitoring is highlighted. The following research methods are used: a literature study focusing on the main issues of the research problem; a pre- and post-questionnaire answered by selected learners in the five schools in three catchment areas; interviews with three people in relevant environmental management and education fields and informal discussions with the educators at the selected schools. The aim was to correlate the findings in the literature, the data from the questionnaires and the information from the interviews. It was found that learners can play a role in the public participation requirement of LA 21 by monitoring and reporting any pollution incidents to the relevant local authority; inputting data into the State of the Environment Youth Report database and taking ownership of a particular stretch of the stream near their school and ‘adopting’ and ‘policing’ it. It is recommended that long-term environmental facilitators be appointed by (xiii) the GPMC to work with all schools in the GPMA to coordinate this monitoring. They can for example co-ordinate the allocation of particular stretches of each stream to a school and train the learners how to monitor water quality and report any pollution incidents to the relevant local authority. It was also found that learners do want to be trained to do more advanced water monitoring and be part of the GPMC and public- partnership in water monitoring, but only on a small-scale as they perceive the GPMC to be the main role player in local environmental management activities.
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- Authors: Van Heerden, Mark Fenwick
- Date: 2009-02-02T07:14:59Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Pretoria (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14864 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1985
- Description: M.Sc. , Local Agenda 21 requires the public to participate in water quality monitoring. This research aims to establish to what extent the youth/learners can play a role in the public participation requirement of LA 21, and how their participation can contribute to the water quality monitoring aspect of the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council (GPMC)’s Environmental Management Plan. This research is a case study and examines fresh water issues in an urban area, with the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Area (GPMA) as the specific focus. The role of learners in participatory monitoring of the quality of surface water in the three river catchments in the GPMA is examined. Monitoring plays an integral role in the GPMC’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP). In order to solve this problem, the following steps are explained: The concepts of sustainable development, Agenda 21, the relevant national laws, Local Agenda 21, public participation, partnerships, the Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Management Plan and water quality monitoring. The role of public participation within the Agenda 21 framework is outlined with specific reference to the role the youth can play. The way learners can be involved in water quality monitoring is highlighted. The following research methods are used: a literature study focusing on the main issues of the research problem; a pre- and post-questionnaire answered by selected learners in the five schools in three catchment areas; interviews with three people in relevant environmental management and education fields and informal discussions with the educators at the selected schools. The aim was to correlate the findings in the literature, the data from the questionnaires and the information from the interviews. It was found that learners can play a role in the public participation requirement of LA 21 by monitoring and reporting any pollution incidents to the relevant local authority; inputting data into the State of the Environment Youth Report database and taking ownership of a particular stretch of the stream near their school and ‘adopting’ and ‘policing’ it. It is recommended that long-term environmental facilitators be appointed by (xiii) the GPMC to work with all schools in the GPMA to coordinate this monitoring. They can for example co-ordinate the allocation of particular stretches of each stream to a school and train the learners how to monitor water quality and report any pollution incidents to the relevant local authority. It was also found that learners do want to be trained to do more advanced water monitoring and be part of the GPMC and public- partnership in water monitoring, but only on a small-scale as they perceive the GPMC to be the main role player in local environmental management activities.
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An EIA of Rietvlei farm's development as a conservation area within JMOSS management guidelines
- Authors: Van Niekerk, Liselle
- Date: 2009-02-02T07:14:43Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Environmental impact analysis , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14862 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1983
- Description: M.Sc.
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- Authors: Van Niekerk, Liselle
- Date: 2009-02-02T07:14:43Z
- Subjects: Environmental management , Environmental impact analysis , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14862 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1983
- Description: M.Sc.
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