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The short course in Environmental Law provides you with a comprehensive overview of the fast-growing and increasingly relevant field of environmental law in South Africa. The dynamic and thought-provoking course focuses on the environmental laws emerging from section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, including the National Environmental Management Act of 1998 and various specific environmental management acts that operate within its framework. The course also addresses the key aspects of international environmental law relating specifically to the regulation of climate change.

During the course, you will gain insight into the most essential components of South African environmental law, while gaining hands-on skills by engaging in environmental management issues, both in the private and public sectors.

Environmental Law (Online course)Presented by the Department of Public Law, University of Pretoria

Course content

• Environmental law principles and norms • Environmental governance • Environmental impact assessment• Administrative justice and access to information • Climate change law • Mining law • Biodiversity and protected areas law • Air quality, waste management and water law in the context of pollution control• Compliance and enforcement of environmental law

24 August - 4 September 2020

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Shifting knowledge to insight

Environmental Law (Online course)Presented by the Department of Public Law, University of Pretoria

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to• demonstrate a clear understanding of the nature

and scope of environmental law• discuss the constitutional protection of

environmental rights in South Africa• demonstrate an understanding of the statutory

duty of care• demonstrate an understanding of the new

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure• identify the listed activities for which an EIA

is a prerequisite• reflect on the new Air Quality Act’s system of

air quality management• describe the regulatory framework for

waste management• explain the regulatory framework

governing biodiversity• identify the various levels for administration and

implementation of environmental laws, and• demonstrate an understanding of the powers of

environmental management inspectors (EMIs) in compliance and enforcement.

Who should enrol?

This course is ideal for you if you are a government employee involved in decision making, implementation and development of the law and policy, or a private sector employee and/or manager in the industry, (including mining staff, legal advisors, legal practitioners and environmental assessment practitioners).

Course structure

• Approximately 2,5 contact hours per day• Self-study• Engagement with pre-recorded video content • Online assessment

Admission requirements

Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or relevant work experience.

Course fees

R13 000.00 per delegate (VAT incl.)

Course fees includes online course material.

Accreditation and certification

Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is wholly owned by the University of Pretoria. As a public higher education institution, the University of Pretoria functions in accordance to the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997. Enterprises University of Pretoria offers short courses on behalf of the University and these short courses are not credit-bearing, and do not lead to formal qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) – unless stated otherwise. Delegates who successfully complete a short course and comply with the related assessment criteria (where applicable) are awarded certificates of successful completion and/or attendance by the University of Pretoria.

Registration and enquiries

Client Information CentreTel: +27 (0)12 434 2500Fax: +27 (0)12 434 2505Email: info@enterprises.up.ac.za

Course leaderMelanie MurcottDepartment of Public LawTel: +27 (0)12 420 3860Email: melanie.murcott@up.ac.za