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Last Updated : September 23, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Recommendations flowing from the Plastic Colloquium held in November 2019 are being implemented. Speaking at the 2020 International Coastal Clean-Up event and the launch…
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Last Updated : September 21, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2020 is aimed at promoting the waste hierarchy and circular economy principles. The environment, forestry and fisheries minister,…
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Last Updated : September 17, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The environment, forestry and fisheries department has highlighted the recent approval by cabinet of climate change, emissions reduction and waste management plans. In a…
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Last Updated : September 15, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The environment, forestry and fisheries department has declared that the international commercial trade of rhino horn, and derivatives, remains prohibited in terms of the…
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Last Updated : September 11, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries A draft policy on inland fishers that aims to ensure the sustainable development of the inland fisheries sector is being drawn up. The environment,…
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Last Updated : September 3, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The drawing up of the Oceans Economy Master Plan remains on track. The environment, forestry and fisheries department revealed this in a briefing on…
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Last Updated : August 28, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Any renewable energy developments within identified zones in South Africa will still require an environmental authorization. The environment, forestry and fisheries department confirmed this…
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Last Updated : August 20, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Draft Amendments to the Regulations for the Management of the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area have been drawn up. The environment, forestry and fisheries…
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Last Updated : August 19, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The comment period on Renewable Energy Development Zones and related environmental authorisation processes has been extended. The notices calling for comment on the amendment…
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Last Updated : August 3, 2020
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The environment, forestry and fisheries department has confirmed that members of the public will once again be able to access the country’s botanical gardens…
