ID: 1766
Presenting Author: Zinhle Dlamini
Session: 758 - Reframing Impact Assessment Narratives in Africa: Combating Misinformation, Power Asymmetries, and Distrust in Development
Status: pending
The public participation has been identified as being flawed, with communities arguing that there was a lack of consultation while the park is being praised for it's sustainability efforts.
The EIA process for the Clairwood Racecourse development involved standard steps like screening, scoping, and impact assessment, but was complicated by challenges including inadequate mitigation for biodiversity loss, a flawed public participation process, and significant concerns about increased pollution and traffic from the logistics park. Community groups argued that the environmental assessments downplayed the ecological damage, the proposed "green lung" was too small, and the negative health and social costs to nearby communities were not adequately addressed.
Deputy Head: Biodiversity Management in eThekwini Municipality
MSc in Environmental Management
Registered EAP, Pr. Nat. Sci
Grade 1: EMI