Author:Fischer, D; Lochner, Paul A; Annegarn, HDate:May 2019Criteria for the evaluation of the effectiveness of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) have evolved internationally from the requirement for mere procedural effectiveness, to include criteria such as substantial and incremental ...Read more
Author:Adams, Abulele; Abed, Rohaida; Lochner, Paul ADate:May 2023South Africa is currently facing an energy crisis with load shedding being implemented regularly by the national electricity public utility. To secure energy and as part of international climate change commitments, South Africa has implemented ...Read more
Author:Lochner, Paul A; Mabin, MJT; Cape, LSGDate:May 2016Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs) for the development of wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and powerline corridors have recently been completed in South Africa, leading to a decision by the South African Cabinet in February ...Read more
Author:Fischer, TD; Mabin, MJT; Lochner, Paul ADate:May 2016The design of the future transmission grid in South Africa is undergoing a major change as the generation mix in the future will be very different to the existing situation (DoE, 2011) The biggest impact from a transmission grid aspect is the ...Read more
Author:Audouin, Michelle A; Lochner, Paul A; Tarr, PDate:Jan 2011On a continent where the livelihoods of the majority of Africans are closely linked to the health of the natural environment, and where poverty and land degradation has increased in recent decades, there is a critical need for sustainable ...Read more
Author:Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, DEATDate:2004This document has been written for a wide audience. Its objective is to serve as an initial reference text. The aim is to provide an introductory information source to government authorities, environmental practitioners, nongovernmental ...Read more