Question

interventions that south african government emplys to deal with environmental degradation in south africa

Answer 1

The Department of Environmental Affairs, Republic of South Africa has developed strategies to reverse the environmental degradation through programs that encourage restoration and maintenance of the ecosystem.

The primary aims of the program are:

1.    Restoration of watersheds and maintaining them to improve flows, to achieve optimal water quality, and to minimize sediments.

2.    To promote pro-poor economic development in rural areas.

3.    Contribute to climate mitigation by re-vegetating denuded landscapes.

4.    Investments and operational resources to improve the services to the ecosystem.

5.    Improve livelihood by reducing risks of natural disasters and adapt to climatic changes.