economic development
23 October 2006
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism will convene a two-day
workshop to reflect on the outcomes and challenges of the 2004 People and Parks
workshop, which assessed the of role protected areas (land under conservation)
in local economic development and poverty alleviation. The workshop will be
held in Beaufort West, in the Western Cape from 30 - 31 October 2006.
The two-day workshop will address issues of co-operative governance in
addressing land claims in a protected area, support from government post the
settlement of land claims, local government linkages and capacity building
initiatives for communities affected by park activities.
Government has implemented environmental legislation to mainstream
biodiversity management as part of the sustainable development agenda and this
includes promoting the sustainable use of benefits.
In attendance will be the Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and
Tourism, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, national government Departments, provincial
government, Conservation Agencies and Representatives of communities affected
by park activities.
Media is invited. Please confirm your attendance with:
Lizzy Suping
Tel: (012) 310 3310
Cell: 083 758 0553
Enquiries:
Mava Scott
Tel: (012) 310 3379
Cell: 082 411 9821
Issued by: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
23 October 2006
