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1
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Discuss market prices in terms of sustainability

A

Market prices often don’t reflect environmental damage

2
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Give 2 organizations for sustainability

A

Worldwide wildlife fund

Green trust

3
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What are 6 measures to ensure environmental sustainability

A
Public sector measures 
Conservation measures 
Preservation measures 
Climate change measures
Waste management measures 
Water conservation measures
4
Q

Discuss public sector measures

A

Property rights
Charges, subsidies
Environment taxes

5
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Discuss conservation measures

A

Sustainable resource use
Through conservation areas and protected land
Eg, Kruger and west coast

6
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Discuss preservation measures

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Safeguard environment and maintain condition

Eg. Heritage sites

7
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Discuss climate change measures

A

2004
National climate change response strategy
Eg. Kyoto protocol

8
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Discuss waste management measures

A

DEAT

NWMSI

9
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Discuss water conservation measures

A

National water act

Water infrastructure