The society's  response to environmental problems  would be to have their members contribute their personal resources to help the society overcame challenges by either exchanging the resources directly or indirectly. According  to the social exchange theory, the society members become commited to their groups/communities  in order to satisfy their communities' well being but if  they don't  benefit they lose loyalty. In South Africa  the government  issues policy statements to provide proper services for all people but there is always other factors that prevent people from fully receiving proper public services, especially in rural areas.