LCP4805 Assignment
1 Semester 2 2024 -
DUE 10 September
2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, LCP4805 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 10 September 2024
Question 1
Section 24o of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 (NEMA) lists the
criteria to be considered by the competent authority when considering an application for an
environmental authorisation. In your opinion, does this include the impacts of climate change?
Motivate your answer in full by referring to NEMA and relevant case law. (20)
Section 24O of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 (NEMA), outlines the
criteria that a competent authority must consider when evaluating an application for
environmental authorization. This section ensures that the environmental impacts of proposed
activities are comprehensively assessed to promote sustainable development. Analyzing whether
this includes the impacts of climate change requires examining both the specific provisions of
NEMA and relevant case law.
### Relevant Provisions of NEMA
Section 24O(1) of NEMA stipulates that the competent authority must consider various factors
when evaluating an application for environmental authorization, including:
1. **Any pollution, environmental impacts, or environmental degradation likely to be caused if
the application is approved or refused.**
2. **Measures to protect the environment from harm as a result of the proposed activity.**
1 Semester 2 2024 -
DUE 10 September
2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, LCP4805 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 10 September 2024
Question 1
Section 24o of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 (NEMA) lists the
criteria to be considered by the competent authority when considering an application for an
environmental authorisation. In your opinion, does this include the impacts of climate change?
Motivate your answer in full by referring to NEMA and relevant case law. (20)
Section 24O of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 (NEMA), outlines the
criteria that a competent authority must consider when evaluating an application for
environmental authorization. This section ensures that the environmental impacts of proposed
activities are comprehensively assessed to promote sustainable development. Analyzing whether
this includes the impacts of climate change requires examining both the specific provisions of
NEMA and relevant case law.
### Relevant Provisions of NEMA
Section 24O(1) of NEMA stipulates that the competent authority must consider various factors
when evaluating an application for environmental authorization, including:
1. **Any pollution, environmental impacts, or environmental degradation likely to be caused if
the application is approved or refused.**
2. **Measures to protect the environment from harm as a result of the proposed activity.**
