A review of the evolution of environmental evaluation procedures in South Africa

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0195-9255(94)00004-K· OSTI ID:6499518

Sowman, M; Fuggle, R; Preston, G ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Cape Town, Rondebosch (South Africa)

In 1989, the Council for the Environment, an advisory committee to the Minister of Environment Affairs, published a document outlining an environmental evaluation procedure appropriate to South Africa's circumstances. This procedure, termed integrated environmental management (IEM), is designed to ensure that the environmental impacts and implications of proposals (including policies, programs, plans, and projects) are investigated and adequately considered in the planning and decision-making process. This article provides a historical perspective on the events that contributed to the development of IEM, as well as some insights into the socioeconomic and political factors that influenced the form of evaluation eventually recommended for South Africa. A description and appraisal of the IEM procedure is then presented.

• OSTI ID: 6499518
• Journal Information: Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States), Journal Name: Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN 0195-9255; ISSN EIARDK
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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