Articles
Are South Africa's environmental policies and laws on the right track?
By Adam Gunn | CLASA Incorporate Summer 2008
This is a question which I found myself asking after reading the July issue of Newsweek. The publication is largely dedicated to environmental issues and contains a summary of a recent environmental performance study conducted by Yale and Columbia Universities....
Environmental expenditure – not a debate any longer
By Melanie le Roux | Mining Mirror December 2008
The need to protect and preserve the environment is no longer a debate. Governments around the world, including South Africa, have recognised the need to put certain legislative measures in place to ensure that the environment is, to some extent, preserved at the expense of business....
EIAs – Is the public able to participate?
By Adam Gunn | Business Brief October/November 2008
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) have been part of South African environmental law since the enactment of the EIA Regulations under the Environmental Conservation Act in 1998....
On the right track?
By Adam Gunn | Urban Green File October 2008
South Africa scores poorly on an international environmental performance index. Does this mean our country’s environmental policies and laws are on the wrong track?...
Wrong direction?
By Adam Gunn | Without Prejudice September 2008
The July issue of Newsweek magazine poses exactly this question. The publication is largely dedicated to environmental issues and contains a summary of a recent environmental performance study conducted by Yale and Columbia Universities....
Making it easier on the bottom line
By Melanie le Roux | Without Prejudice September 2008
The need to protect and preserve the environment is no longer a debate. Governments around the world, including South Africa, have recognised that certain legislative measures should be in place to ensure that the environment is, to some extent, preserved at the expense of business....