TSHWANE South Africa’s capital 2055

Sustainable development and natural resources theme week

Day 3: Environmental Conscious SocietyPresenter: Ms Amulet ThobaneDeputy Director Environmental Education and Awareness

Contents of the Presentation

1. Environmental Conscious Society2. Current CoT Environmental Education Programmes• Biodiversity management awareness programmes• Water conservation awareness programmes• Energy efficiency awareness programmes• Sustainable agriculture initiatives• Waste minimisation and pollution control• Climate change education programme

3. Is the CoT on the right track?

Environmental Conscious Society

Features of an environmental conscious society• Society that is concerned about the environment and

understand the importance of ecosystem services and the integrity of various ecosystems

• Committed to saving the planet by reducing their carbon footprint(quantities of waste generated “RRR” conserve water and energy)

• A society that understand that humans depend on various natural systems and attempt to balance human needs to environmental integrity

• Understand environmental rights and responsibilities.

Environmental Education Programmes in the CoT

Legislative mandate:• Section 24 of the Constitution of the RSA - A right to a save and healthy environment as well

as to have the environment protected for the benefit of current and future generations• NEMA principle - Community wellbeing and empowerment must be promoted through

environmental education, the raising of environmental awareness, the sharing of knowledge and experience and other appropriate means”

EE in the CoT• Environmental Management Department (Waste Management division, Environmental

Policy and Resource Management and Nature Conservation and Resorts)• Water and Sanitation (Water pollution and demand side management)• Municipal Health Services• Energy and Electricity