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The document outlines key principles of environmental management, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing people's needs, achieving a balance between social, environmental, and economic factors, and ensuring community participation in decision-making. It highlights the necessity of providing access to basic necessities, maintaining cultural values, and fostering inclusivity in environmental discussions. The reference is made to the National Environmental Management Act of 1998 as a guiding framework.

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The document outlines key principles of environmental management, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing people's needs, achieving a balance between social, environmental, and economic factors, and ensuring community participation in decision-making. It highlights the necessity of providing access to basic necessities, maintaining cultural values, and fostering inclusivity in environmental discussions. The reference is made to the National Environmental Management Act of 1998 as a guiding framework.

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ASSIGNMENT 01

NAME: MOKOENA ZANELE

STUDENT NUMBER: 20972504

MODULE CODE: LEG2601

DUE DATE: 4 APRIL 2025

Legal Aspects of Environmental Management

QUESTON
1. The Three-Legged Stool:
1. People at the Heart of It All
The second principle reminds us that when we care for our environment, we need to
put people and their needs first. We need to think about the overall health of all the
people in our communities. (NEMA,1998)
Physical Well-being: Give everyone access to the necessities of life, like clean
water, food, and shelter. (NEMA,1998)
Mental and Social Well-being: Be sensitive to people's mental well-being and the
strength of their social relationships, as both are essential to a healthy society.
Respecting Different Cultures: Appreciate and maintain the cultural values and
practices of other societies, especially those that might be vulnerable. (NEMA,1998)

2. Social, Environmental, and Economic Balance


This is a concept that tells us we need to achieve balance between three important
things: society, the environment, and the economy. That is, we have to make sure
what we do today will not eventually be a problem for people in the future.
(NEMA,1998)
Social Balance: Make sure people and their needs are well provided for, with an
eye towards fairness and support to poor groups. (NEMA,1998)
Environmental Balance: Care for nature by keeping our water and air clean,
preserving ecosystems, and limiting harm. (NEMA,1998)
Economic Balance: Encourage the creation of jobs and economic growth that
doesn't harm people or the environment. (NEMA,1998)

3. Everyone's Voice Matters


This principle focuses on getting everyone involved in environmental decision-
making that affects their communities. We need to give people a chance to provide
their opinions and concerns. (NEMA,1998)
Community Engagement: Hold meetings, forums, or consultations where people
can provide their suggestions and comments.
Transparency: Be open about how decisions are being made so that people will be
aware of the process. (NEMA,1998)
Inclusivity: Make sure that everybody can participate, especially those that might
have trouble getting involved. This guarantees everybody's voice, including
marginalized populations. (NEMA,1998)
REFERANCE:

I. LEG2602, STUDY GUIDE, Page 55-56


II. Republic of South Africa (1998) National Environmental Management Act of
1998,( Act No107 of 1998)

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