Environmental Management Act (NEMA, Act 107 of 1998) is founded on the understanding that eradicating poverty must be anchored in sustainable strategies, which ensure equitable access to the planet’s resources for the poor and vulnerable in future generations. NEMA also broke new ground with its support for the concept of participatory, cooperative and de- velopmental governance.5
Since the launch of NEMA, various
sector-specific acts, strategies and policies have been developed and adopted, and together they play a crucial role in ensuring inclusive environmental governance.
The link between Working for programmes and South African legislation
Te Working for the Coast programme addressed in chapter 2, contributes to the overall goals of the EPWP as well as to coast- al protection in South Africa as outlined in the National Envi- ronmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act 24 of 2008). Te Working for Water programme presented in chapter 3, is supported by the National Environmental Man- agement: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA, Act 10 of 2004). Under NEMBA, the Minister of Environmental Affairs must coordi- nate and implement programmes to prevent, control or eradi- cate invasive species. Te Working for Wetlands programme,
Coast Fire
Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and National Veld and Forest Fire Act (Act 101 of 1998)
Wetland
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004)
National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act 24 of 2008)
Working for... Water
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004)
addressed in chapter 4, is also supported by and linked to NEMBA. Finally, the Working on Fire programme addressed in chapter 5, is linked to two items of national legislation: the Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act (Act 101 of 1998).
Introduction to the Working for programmes presented in this publication
Te Social Responsibility Programme was initiated in 1999 un- der the then Department of Environmental Affairs and Tour- ism (DEAT). As many as 380 projects and programmes have been funded under the Social Responsibility Programme, and many of them are related to job creation within the environ- mental sector. One of the focus areas under the Social Respon- sibility Programme is the Working for the Coast programme, which provides jobs and training for unemployed people from coastal communities in ensuring and maintaining a clean, safe coastal environment. In addition to job creation, the pro- gramme aims to conserve the coastal environment and estuar- ies by managing coastlines in an integrated manner, ensuring sustainable use of coastal resources.
Te Working for Water programme was launched in 1995 and is spearheaded by the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) working in conjunction with other national departments and local communities. Te main focus area of this programme is
the removal of alien invasive species whilst creating employ- ment opportunities.
Te Working for Wetlands programme was established in 2002 and headed by several government departments such as the then De- partment of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), the then Department of Agriculture (DoA) and the then Department of Wa- ter Affairs and Forestry (DWAF). In 2004 responsibility for project management was delegated to the South African National Biodi- versity Institute (SANBI). Working for Wetlands aims to advocate the protection, rehabilitation and sustainable use of the country’s wetlands by promoting cooperative governance and partnerships.
Te Working on Fire programme was established in 2003 and funded mainly by the then Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) through the Working for Water programme. Te main aim of this programme is to protect life, livelihoods, and ecosystem services through integrated fire management.
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