National Environmental Management Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:addresses |
land use planning
pollution control |
| gptkbp:aimsTo |
protect the environment for future generations
|
| gptkbp:amends |
gptkb:National_Environmental_Management_Amendment_Act
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:Parliament_of_South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
sustainable resource use
integrated environmental management the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices the reduction of waste generation the use of renewable resources |
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Department_of_Environmental_Affairs
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:National_Environmental_Management_Council
environmental management inspectors |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
public participation in environmental governance
cooperation between government and stakeholders the development of green infrastructure the integration of environmental considerations into sectoral policies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National Environmental Management Act
|
| gptkbp:includes |
principles of environmental management
provisions for environmental justice |
| gptkbp:influences |
other environmental legislation
|
| gptkbp:mandates |
environmental monitoring and reporting
the assessment of cumulative environmental impacts the rehabilitation of degraded environments the establishment of environmental monitoring systems |
| gptkbp:oversees |
environmental management frameworks
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
sustainable development
the protection of endangered species environmental education and awareness the conservation of natural heritage |
| gptkbp:provides |
mechanisms for dispute resolution
for the establishment of protected areas guidelines for environmental decision-making for the establishment of environmental management plans |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to provide for cooperative environmental governance
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
the rights of communities to a healthy environment
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
|
| gptkbp:requires |
environmental impact assessments
public access to environmental information strategic environmental assessments the identification of sensitive environmental areas the assessment of environmental risks |
| gptkbp:supports |
biodiversity conservation
climate change adaptation efforts the implementation of international environmental agreements the promotion of eco-tourism. the sustainable management of fisheries community-based environmental management initiatives |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1998
|