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Mining and Biodiversity: Evaluating EAP standards in the sector
This 2014 report by WWF South Africa evaluates the adherence of Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) to the 2013 Mining and Biodiversity Guidelines (MBG) within the Enkangala Grasslands. The study found that approximately 30% of sampled applications failed to adhere to key MBG principles, with particularly low adherence to best practice EIA standards. The report highlights a critical need for the formal registration and regulation of EAPs through EAPASA to ensure objectivity, competence, and the protection of South Africa's vital water-producing grasslands from unsustainable mining.
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Document type: Report