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South African environmental law describes the legal rules in South Africa relating to the social, economic, philosophical and jurisprudential issues raised by attempts to protect and conserve the environment in South Africa. This article examines some of the fundamental principles of South African law, particularly with respect to natural resource conservation and utilization, as well as land-use planning and development. Issues of enforcement are also considered, together with the international dimension, which has shaped much of the direction of environmental law in South Africa. The role of the country's Constitution, crucial to any understanding of the application of environmental law, also is examined. The National Environmental Management Act〔Act 107 of 1998.〕 (NEMA) provides the underlying framework for environmental law. == The concept of the "environment" == The National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)〔Act 107 of 1998.〕 defines "environment" as the surroundings within which humans exist. These are made up of: # the land, the water and the atmosphere of the earth; # micro-organisms, plant and animal life; # any part or combination of the first two items on this list, and the interrelationships among and between them; and # the physical, chemical, aesthetic and cultural properties and conditions of the foregoing that influence human health and well-being.〔s 1.〕 In addition, the Environment Conservation Act〔Act 73 of 1989.〕 defines the environment as "the aggregate of surrounding objects, conditions and influences that influence the life and habits of man or any other organism or collection of organisms."〔s 1.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「South African environmental law」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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