Impact on South Africa (Grade 11 NSC Matric Economics): Flashcards
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Environmental deterioration definition
Environmental deterioration definition
Worsening of environment through resource depletion & destruction
3 main causes of environmental deterioration in SA
3 main causes of environmental deterioration in SA
Mining pollution, overgrazing, coal burning
Role of Dept of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Role of Dept of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Manages and protects SA's natural resources
Purpose of National Environmental Management Act 1998
Purpose of National Environmental Management Act 1998
Provides legal framework for environmental protection
Environmental right in SA Bill of Rights
Environmental right in SA Bill of Rights
Right to environment not harmful to health or wellbeing
Marine Living Resources Act 1998 purpose
Marine Living Resources Act 1998 purpose
Protects ocean resources, regulates fishing
Kyoto Treaty purpose and participant count
Kyoto Treaty purpose and participant count
170 countries reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Year NSSD established
Year NSSD established
2006
2012 World Summit on Sustainable Development location
2012 World Summit on Sustainable Development location
Johannesburg
Focus of 7th Millennium Development Goal
Focus of 7th Millennium Development Goal
Environmental sustainability