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An investigation into solid waste management in townships : the case study of Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2010)
An environmental challenge that is currently plaguing the South African townships in the
Metropolitan Area is the volume of solid waste being illegally disposed in open spaces along
road verges as well as in streams. The ...
An examination of the residents' perceptions of impacts of nature based tourism on community livelihoods and conservation : case study of Chiawa Game Management Area, Zambia.
(2010)
Nature-based tourism is centered on the idea that local communities living within and around protected areas should derive benefits from nature resources. Likewise nature resources will simultaneously benefit from their ...
A system-based approach to land registration analysis and improvements : a case study of the KwaZulu-Natal deeds registration system.
(2010)
This study proposes a system-based approach to land registration ana lysis using the case of the KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry in Pietermaritzburg. The study seeks to; (i) investigate and analyze the land registration system ...
An evaluation of wind energy potential for power generation in Mozambique.
(2012)
Wind energy is a continuous, clean source of energy that can be harnessed for electricity
generation or water pumping. The geographic location of Mozambique, and the long
coastline renders the country a good wind energy ...
Towards developing an understanding of biodiversity stewardship in the city of Cape Town.
(2012)
Together with the prospect of global environmental change, biodiversity loss is arguably the most pressing environmental issue of our time. Conserving biodiversity is a complex issue and effectively engaging people in ...
Hydrological flow modelling using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) : the case study of Phuthiatsane Catchment, Lesotho.
(2010)
Despite of Lesotho having abundant water, it is still faced with freshwater challenges as the
current water supply cannot meet the needs of the population. In addition, water has become
the main driver of development in ...
The practice of corporate social resonsibility among small, micro and medium manufacturing enterprises in the Pietermaritzburg area and how this practice is influenced by their stakeholders.
(2011)
The operations of South African SMMEs have significant environmental and social
implications, and the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)
practices in these companies is therefore of great value, ...
The effect of a community based natural resource management (CBNRM) programme on the capacity of the KwaPitela community in Underberg to manage its natural resources for sustainable use.
(2010)
Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) programmes are implemented
to ensure sustainable use and protection of the environment through appropriate capacity
enhancement and empowerment mechanisms. CBNRM is an ...
Effectiveness of environmental management frameworks in South Africa : evaluating stakeholder perceptions and expectations.
(2010)
The interest in environment and environmental management in South Africa is growing rapidly. Although
the sector is still developing, South Africa has achieved commendable progress compared to global trends
and standards. ...
Assessing the impact of growing Jatropha curcas for biofuel on the livelihood of Swaziland's rural community of Mpaka at household level.
(2014-07-21)
As biofuels were growing in importance, Jatropha curcas has been widely promoted as the best suitable source for biodiesel that can be exploited by developing countries .Whilst there were fears that this development may ...