166-2 The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998

Summary

An Act to provide for co-operative environmental governance by establishing principles for decision-making on matters affecting the environment, institutions that will promote cooperative governance and procedures for co-ordinating environmental functions exercised by organs of state; to provide for certain aspects of the administration and enforcement of other environmental management laws and to provide for matters connected therewith.

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998

Issuer

South Africa

Year

1998

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

South African Government (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Finance & Insurance
Public administration
Administrative, Support, Waste Management

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals