Environmental impact assessment and the habitats directive. The explanatory statement made by the competent authority on the. It is a process that allows for public involvement when positive and negative impacts opportunities and constraints that are associated with a proposed course of action are assessed. Monitoring the environmental impacts of gm maize in south africa. Province, south africa is my own work and that all the sources that i have used or. Training course in environmental impact assessment administration. Environmental impact assessment as a policy tool for. Implementation evaluation of the environmental impact assessment eia.
Aspects of environmental impact assessment practice in the limpopo province south africa article pdf available in african journal of environmental assessment and management 10 march 2005. How is climate change incorporated into environmental impact assessments eias in south africa. Section 24 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, calls on the state to secure everyone the right to an environment that is not harmful to health or wellbeing. They are intended to be living documents and are occasionally updated. Subsequently, the eia regulations have undergone several replacements, the latest in 2014. Background to the environmental impact assessment eia evaluation in south africa the national environment management act, 1998 act no.
Several seas have recently been undertaken in south africa, or are currently in progress. The ree culminated in the ten years of eia in south africa conference and the findings of the issues were reported. South africa a relatively small eia of a proposed road development in maputaland, south africa was conducted in 1999 for the south african roads agency, department of transport. Environmental impact assessment eia, integrated environmental. The following activities will occur during the operational phase. Environmental impact assessment and management strategy eiams 2014 the eiams has been informed by, and provides a summary of, clear national directives that should inform the sustainability pathway for the country, drawn from inter alia the national development plan ndp, the medium term strategic framework mtsf, presidential outcome 10 and the national strategy for sustainable. With a little over 10 years left to meet the target date of 2030, the world will need to pick up the pace and put greater efforts in finding better solutions to pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss in order to truly transform societies and economies. South africa had traditionally copied western trends, but the. Environmental impact assessment report umweltsteiermark.
Note that in south africa there are two main eia processes that are followed, namely, the basic assessment and scoping and environmental impact reporting processes. African affiliate of the international association for impact assessment. Environmental impact assessment regulations, 2014 i, bomo edith edna molewa, minister of environmental affairs, hereby make the regulations pertaining to environmental impact assessments, under sections 245 and 44 of the national environmental. Data from two sites were collected between 2012 and 2014 and were intentionally. Manishika jain in this lecture explains the concept of environmental impact assessment eia and difference between eia and strategic eia. The project steering committee is established by the department of environmental affairs dea for identified sectors to collaborate on a strategy for impact assessment and management in south africa.
In 2003 saiea in cooperation with dannida has compiled a comprehensive though by now slightly outdated overview of the state of environmental assessment in the sadc region. Environmental impact assessment eia western cape government. Environmental impact assessment of projects european commission. Acer acer africa environmental consultants kzn kwazulu. Through south africa s green economy strategy, the dea continues to promote equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and social development. Environmental impact assessment environmental protection. The eia is south africa s key regulatory instrument to mitigate andor manage the. The south african national roads agency limited sanral is the proponent for the proposed. The significance and status of social impact assessment sia in a south african context.
Improving developmental and environmental decisions by heeten kalan submitted to the department of urban studies and planning on 21 may 1998 in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of master in city planning abstract since the enactment of south africa s environmental impact assessment eia law in. It is most often used within an integrated environmental management iem. Performance of environmental impact assessment eia screening in south africa. The 2018 epi provides a quantitative basis for comparing, analyzing, and understanding environmental performance for 180 countries. Environmental requirements for filling stations mthombeni rv. Appeal forms in terms of nema eia regulations pdf, 295. Corrections to the environmental impact assessment regulations and listing notices, 2014 41766. Certificate in environmental impact assessment 2018 2019 offered by. This pestel analysis of south africa aims to address some of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that affect south africa today. The stakeholders involved in the environmental impact assessment are. This draft environmental impact assessment report forms part of a series of reports and information sources that are being provided during the environmental impact assessment eia process for the proposed atlantis gastopower project, western cape. Background in terms of the bill of rights, included in the constitution of the republic of south africa of 1996, everyone has the right to have the environment protected and to live in an. Environmental impact assessment eia for the proposed construction, operation and decommissioning of a seawater reverse osmosis plant and associated infrastructure at lovu, kwazulunatal south coast appendix a appendix b appendix c appendix d appendix e appendix f summary chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7. In addressing climate change mitigation in environmental impact assessment.
Home environmental environmental impact assessment eia regulations environmental impact assessment eia regulations countries from all corners of the world were represented at various environment and development summits which were convened to formulate a policy framework for integrating environmental concerns and sustainability issues in. Creative commons license centre for environmental rights. This audience assesses the environmental impact of policy, projects, processes and products and makes decisions based upon these assessments. The eia process is a tool which requires the integra tion of social.
May 29, 2019 the 7 april 2017 amendment to the environmental impact assessment eia regulations introduced the requirement for the auditing for all eas and emprs in effect on 8 december 2014 and submission of audit reports to the department of environmental affairs dea by 7 december 2019 and every five years thereafter. Basic assessment 197 or 247 days environmental impact assessment 300 or 357 days. In 2006, the eia regulations under the national environmental management act were passed. Iaia is the leading global network on best practice in the use of impact assessment for informed decision making regarding policies, programs, plans and projects. Pdf environmental impact assessment eia has evolved and become part of major project. An environmental assessment or evaluation is a study of the environmental effects of a decision, project, undertaking or activity. Aug 18, 2018 environmental impact assessment management strategy eiams. To the north and south of the proposed project, land is zoned residential and environmental and to the west land is zoned environmental ethekwini sdp 20 2014. Environmental footprint were committed to making our snacks the right way to preserve our planet and meet the aspirations of our consumers every day. It also provides advice to snh and hes staff on procedures for. Many environmental issues affect southern africa due to urbanization and the acts needed in order to survive. Richard asante, china quarterly of international strategic studies, 2018.
National environmental impact assessment and management strategy for south africa draft. The process of carrying out an environmental impact assessment as required by. Angola, botswana, lesotho, malawi, mozambique, namibia, south africa, swaziland, zambia, and zimbabwe. Pdf environmental impact assessment and sustainable. South africa is an energy intensive country, largely as a result of our historic. Handbook on environmental impact studies 2002 still used though it does not incorporate new revisions to the law. Eia is an integral part of the planning and decisionmaking processes. The significance and status of social impact assessment. Directive 2014 52eu on environmental impact assessment. Preparation of guidance documents for the implementation of eia directive. Environmental impact assessmentscreening and scoping. The environmental burden of disease quantifies the amount of disease caused by environmental risks. Environmental impact assessment eia is a tool to aid environmental decision making. Of 2014 gn r984 2014 environmental impact assessment regulations listing notice 3 of 2014 gn 985 2014 o section 28.
Draft environmental impact assessment report for the proposed atlantis gastopower facility on. Thu oct 16th 2014 the content of the law handbook is made available as a public service for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Evidence synthesis research project on the state of health policy and systems in south africa. The realization of how much disease and ill health can be attributed to modifiable environmental risks can contribute to identifying opportunities for prevention and should add impetus to global efforts to encourage sound preventive measures. National environmental management act, 1998 act no. As the population grows, urbanizes and consumes more, the impact of human settlements on the natural environment increases. Environmental impact assessment and environmental management. Purpose to provide clarity on the need for environmental impact assessments in terms of eia regulations of 2014 promulgated in terms of nema on. Eia process or eia the process of carrying out an environmental impact assessment as required by directive 201192eu, as amended by directive 2014 52eu on assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Iaia 2018 conference will take place at the international convention center in durban, south africa from 16 19 may 2018. On 8 february 2018, the minister appointed eapasa as the only registration authority for. Abdulhakim aljareo a research report submitted to the faculty of science, university of the witwatersrand, johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of masters of science by coursework and research report.
Environmental impact assessment eia is a tool to aid environmental decision. Department of environmental affairs, 2014, environmental impact assessment and management strategy. Amendment of the national pollution prevention plans regulations, 2017 gn41642. The thesis explores the nature ofpublic management ofenvironmental impact assessments in south africa. With the exception of chapter 5 and chapter 7 of the environmental impact assessment regulations, 2010, those regulations as published in government notice r. Kakonge undp resident representative, maseru, lesotho in recent years the term environmental impact assessment eia in relation to projects calling for substantial financial investment has become common currency among those working in the field. Environmental impact assessment eia is the tool that is most commonly utilised across africa and in most developing countries for the purpose of integrating environmental concerns in development projects. Public participation guidelines nema environmental impact. Scoping is included in both of these eia processes, but it is undertaken as the first part of an integrated scoping and assessment procedure during the basic assessment process. Southern africa is the southern region of the continent africa. On 08 december 2014 strict timeframes for the applicant eap were.
For instance, during the period between 1990 and 2018 south africa, mauritius and gabon. The realization of how much disease and ill health can be attributed to modifiable environmental risks can contribute to identifying opportunities for prevention and should add impetus to global efforts to encourage sound preventive measures through available policies, strategies, interventions. Certificate in environmental impact assessment jan2018. We aim to make an endtoend positive impact on the world and the communities where we do business.
The environmental impact assessment is required in terms of the environment conservation act, 1989 act no. Monitoring the environmental impacts of gm maize in south. A healthy environment plays a key role in meeting many of the 17 sustainable development goals. Earlier versions of the wbg ehs guidelines can be found here and are provided for reference only. E akpofure abstract as a consequence of the illegal dumping of toxic wastes in koko, in the former bendel state, in 1987, the nigerian government promulgated the harmful wastes decree which provides the legal framework for the. Twenty years of environmental impact assessments in south. The recommendations do not necessarily carry the full support of all the sectors represented. How is climate change incorporated into environmental impact. Trends in south africas hdi component indices 1990 2018 2.
Environmental impact assessment analyzing benefits and. Ea amendment 19 august 2014 relating to minor amendments of the conditions. Welman and luke sandham 4 july 2011 south african geographical journal, vol. In south africa, as in the rest of the world, these processes present a considerable challenge to governments and much effort is placed on. Environmental impact assessment eia is the process of examining the anticipated environmental effects of a proposed project from consideration of environmental aspects at design stage, through consultation and preparation of an environmental impact assessment report eiar, evaluation of the eiar by a competent authority, the subsequent decision as to. Department of environmental affairs, 2014, environmental impact assessment and management strategy for south africa draft. Finally, under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth for controlled actions. Gazetted notices department of environmental affairs. Environmental impact assessment regulations listing notice 2 of 2014, published. Environmental impact assessments and development consent orders. Strategic environmental assessment sea is becoming an accepted and widely used instrument for integrating environmental issues into the formulation of plans and programmes. It was agreed that the current system giving effect to the objectives of iem as indicated in section 23 of nema is inadequate. The analysis and recommendations of this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the department of environmental affairs.
This page contains the most updated versions of the world bank group environmental, health, and safety guidelines known as the ehs guidelines. Environmental impact assessment and sustainable development in africa. Nema eia regulations environmental impact assessment process 19 august 2016. South africa is an energy intensive country, largely as a. European union directive 201192eu, as amended by directive 201452eu on. Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree masters in geography and environmental management at the potchefstroom campus of the northwest university. It also contains a list of useful references and contact numbers. This study aims to evaluate the impact of usage of lms and. Environmental impact assessment management strategy eiams.
The year 2018 marked 20 years since the adoption of the environmental impact assessment as a tool to advance sustainable development. Environmental impact assessment eia process with practical guidance and a ready source of information about the process. Water scarcity and related environmental problems in parts. We score and rank these countries on their environmental performance using the most recent year of data available as well as data from approximately a decade earlier. Scoping and environmental impact assessment for the proposed atlantis gastopower facility on cape farm 118341, western cape draft environmental impact assessment report. Technoeconomic and environmental assessment of wastewater management systems. The proposed pipeline will traverse mainly future residential area and an area zoned as future office park ethekwini sdp, 20 2014. Environmental impact assessmentskey points lexispsl. The aim of this is to determine the best practicable course of action. Monitoring of environmental impact assessments in africa.
Impact assessment, simply defined, is the process of identifying the future consequences of a current or proposed action. National environmental impact assessment and management. A userfriendly guide to the eia regulations 2015 company contact details. Environmental impact report eir south africa, 1997. Pdf aspects of environmental impact assessment practice in the.
Duty of care and remediation of environmental damage. Identify circumstances under which a full eia or basic environmental assessment is required based on south african environmental legislation. South africa s experience with eia dates back to the 1970s, but the. South africa is one of the most powerful countries in africa and plays a considerable role in global economy and politics. Application for such permission with a statement of purpose should be addressed to. Public participation guidelines nema environmental impact assessment regulations last updated on aug 15, 2018 this guideline is a revised version of the public participation guideline that was published in 2010. On the 8 june 2018, the south african draft climate change bill gn 580 was. The department of environmental affairs dea has organised a celebratory session to mark the twenty 20 years of the environmental impact assessment eia in south africa at this conference on 16 may 2018. Guidance for competent authorities, consultation bodies, and others involved in the environmental impact assessment process in scotland 3. South africa, uganda and zambia even though sea is not an explicit.
Environmental impact assessment in southern africa saiea. The eia process is a tool which requires the integration of social, economic and environmental factors in the planning, implementation and evaluation of decisions to ensure that development serves the present and future gener ations. This checklist is a useful tool in addressing specific questions relating to the need. Environmental impact assessments, or eias, are a key tool in effective environmental management. Chand environmental consultants chand environmental consultants chand is an allfemale, affirmative business enterprise offering a full range of environmental services, sustainability and risk management services. The eia is an evaluation tool designed to generate a report that considers the. Its contents deal with policy practice and institutional issues. A process by which the environmental consequences of a proposed activity or project are evaluated and alternatives are analysed. Pdf aspects of environmental impact assessment practice. On completion of the course, participants should be able to demonstrate the following. Environmental monitoring and assessment discusses technical developments and data arising from environmental monitoring and assessment, principles in the design of monitoring systems, and the use of monitoring data in assessing the consequences of natural resource management and pollution risks. Establishing a solid framework called the environmental impact assessment management strategy eiams has been some time in the making.
Draft environmental impact assessment report purpose of this report. Acknowledgement to the eiams project steering committee members who devoted their time, skills and energy on a. Given population growth, gross domestic product gdp per capita growth has been close to nil since 2014, leaving little room to reduce poverty. Environmental impact assessment regulations made under section 24 of the national environmental management act, 107 of 1998. The eia process is a tool which requires the integra.
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