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An analysis of the challenges for groundwater governance during shale gas development in South Africa
Published: 2016
Report No: 3 216,00
Authors: Pietersen K, Kanyerere T, Levine A, Matshini A, Beekman HE
Abstract
As a prelude to potential development of South Africa’s shale gas resources, it is critical to develop and implement effective groundwater governance arrangements. Existing policies and plans were analysed to determine whether critical gaps or barriers exist that could potentially lead to impacts on groundwater systems.
Authors
PK
Pietersen K
KT
Kanyerere T
LA
Levine A
MA
Matshini A
BH
Beekman HE
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