REPORTING ON THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT: SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCES

Elizabeth Muller (), Rudi Pretorius, Vasna Ramasar, Marian Jane Patrick, Chantal Will and Michelle Binedell
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Elizabeth Muller: Formerly with Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P. O. Box 17001, Congella, 4013, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Rudi Pretorius: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Vasna Ramasar: Formerly with Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P. O. Box 17001, Congella, 4013, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Marian Jane Patrick: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P. O. Box 17001, Congella, 4013, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Chantal Will: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P. O. Box 17001, Congella, 4013, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Michelle Binedell: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P. O. Box 17001, Congella, 4013, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), 2006, vol. 08, issue 02, 111-134

Abstract: The past few decades have seen an increasing demand for environmental information on which to make more informed decisions, strengthened by several international calls for improving available environmental information. In a democratic South Africa, the involvement of people in policy and decision-making processes has led to an even greater need for accessible information. In response to this demand for information, State of the Environment (SOE) reporting has gained momentum and become highly popular in South Africa. This popularity has grown despite the absence of any legal mandate for reporting in South Africa, as well as the lack of formalised institutional arrangements for reporting. The current situation has resulted in a number of challenges for SOE reporting which need to be addressed. These challenges, and appropriate solutions, are discussed. The paper aims to stimulate discussion in the field of SOE reporting, both within South Africa and internationally.

Keywords: State of the Environment Reporting; SOE; environmental information; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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