Browsing Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Sustainable development"
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Agro-ecological options for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith) management: providing low-cost, smallholder friendly solutions to an invasive pest
(Elsevier, 2019)Fall armyworm (FAW), a voracious agricultural pest native to North and South America, was first detected on the African continent in 2016 and has subsequently spread throughout the continent and across Asia. It has been ... -
Designing public spaces through the lively planning integrative perspective
(Springer, 2015)The current sustainability-driven urban reality is complex. Planning for such a multidimensional environment is even more complex. Alternatives to traditional planning approaches are sought in an attempt to create liveable ... -
Embracing evolutionary change to advance impact assessment (IA)
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Impact assessment (IA) originated as, and continues to be, an instrument that contributes towards sustainable development. In response to the considerable sustainability challenges facing our planet this article argues for ... -
Perceived adverse effects of separating government institutions for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation within the Southern African Development Community Member States
(Springer, 2020)Integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) is widely recognized as a solution for reducing the risk and impacts of disasters. However, successful integration seems elusive, and the ... -
The perceived benefits of EIA for government: a regulator perspective
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)With increased political polarisation and the emergence of populist governments around the world – many of which erode regulatory requirements such as EIA – there is an urgent need to be able to identify and explain the ... -
The potential contribution of environmental impact assessment (EIA) to responsible tourism: the case of the Kruger National Park
(Elsevier, 2019)Environmental impact assessment (EIA) and responsible tourism both aspire to contribute to sustainable development. EIA is the process of identifying, assessing and managing the potential impacts of new developments and ... -
Regulators' perceptions of environmental impact assessment (EIA) benefits in a sustainable development context
(Elsevier, 2020)The costs of conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are well known. Yet the benefits of EIA are much more intangible, leading to a situation where some question its value as the tool of choice for informing ... -
Sustainable urban landscapes: South African perspectives on transdisciplinary possibilities
(Elsevier, 2014)The development of sustainable urban landscapes challenges all stakeholders, including local governments as the major custodians thereof. The majority of urban ecological research done describes European and North American ...