Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Sustainable development"
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Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation targets by South African companies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Sustainable development is defined as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Brundtland, 1987). In 2015 a suite of seventeen ... -
An approach to sustainable development in Ekurhuleni : the role of sustainable management tools
(North-West University, 2004)South Africa is a signatory to the Rio Earth Summit Agenda 21 and the World Summit on Sustainable Development's, Johannesburg Plan of lmplernentation. These documents are the definitive guidelines towards sustainable ... -
Considering integrated human settlements from a sustainable development perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The current housing complexities in South Africa refer primarily to the housing backlog and how to provide adequate housing without compromising on quality and affordability. A shift in housing provision has taken place ... -
The contribution of Disaster Risk Assessment to improved Social Impact Assessment in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)People are at the heart of sustainable development and entitled to an uncompromised sustainable future with a balanced life in harmony with a protected environment, economic development and social well-being. Global political ... -
A critical analysis of global sustainability indices
(North-West University, 2013)Nation states of the world are driven by socio-economic imperatives that are rapidly degrading the natural resources that sustain life on Earth. This paradox has led to numerous initiatives to better understand and measure ... -
Critical analysis of sustainable community planning and development principles as applied within the Tlokwe Municipality
(North-West University, 2012)Due to the current high levels of urbanisation and the lingering effects of Apartheid, South African municipalities have experienced difficulties in planning for sustainability and more specifically sustainable community ... -
A critical analysis of the incorporation of environmental issues into land use and planning instruments of selected municipalities of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality
(North-West University, 2012)Sustainable development is achieved through the consideration of environmental, social and economic factors in planning and decision making. However, even though the environmental right contained in section 24 of the South ... -
A critical perspective of Ecological Water Requirement (EWR) governance within the Mooi River Catchment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)This research was aimed at providing a critical perspective of ecological water requirements (EWRs) governance with a specific focus on the Mooi River sub-catchment, South Africa. The specific sub-catchment was chosen due ... -
Critical perspectives on the definition of waste in South Africa : experiences within the steelmaking industry
(North-West University, 2011)During the past few decades the focus of waste management in South Africa has been emphasised, especially in view of the increase in economic development which has resulted in an increase in commercial, industrial, hazardous, ... -
A critical reflection on the evolution of the South African National Waste Management Strategy
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)In redressing global and local waste management challenges, many countries developed and implemented integrated waste management systems through policies, laws and strategies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ...