FOUR ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVES IDENTIFIED IN SOUTH AFRICA

1. The conservation.

2. The economic.

3. Non-state actors.

4. Local views.

OBJECTIVE AND MOTIVE FOR EACH NARRATIVE

The conservation view

When it comes to policy and procedures, there is an Authoritarian. It isolates individuals and takes away their rights to natural resources. The motive is to guarantee that an authoritarian approach is taken to land conservation in the interests of nation, religion, and communities, and it has a noble goal but bad practices.

The economic view:

The goal is for the environment to be viewed as a commodity that is mostly used for selling and purchasing. The perspective is often seen as a valuable asset. The reason is also that nature is an incredible resource that is being used to pull people from poverty, therefore there is a financial incentive as well as a development objective.

The non-state actor view:

The aim is for the perspective to come from relevant parties outside of the local community. The approach is influenced by a conviction in the importance of the environment, which should be preserved and valued. It also opposes human interactions that damage the environment.

Local views:

Because environmental narratives in South Africa are informed by time, place, personal qualities, and circumstances, they are complicated and highly differentiated. Policies and practices are used as a framework to influence the thoughts and responses of local communities. 

Two main discourses in South Africa

Sustainable development, and the environment, and social justice; all improve people's standard of living, and sustained progress is only feasible if the environment is conserved. The overall pattern and access to better environmental resources are inextricably tied to addressing such challenges and their consequences for societies.