16 February 2006
Media is invited to the first ever Environmental Enforcement Conference,
which will be hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism in
Durban from 22 to 23 February 2006.
Role players from the various spheres of government as well as the
international arena will converge under the theme of Stepping Up Environmental
Enforcement: New Powers, Tools and Networks.
The conference aims to provide a platform for participants to showcase
success stories, obstacles and innovations in environmental enforcement. It is
envisaged that the gathering will provide an opportunity for various
enforcement agencies to enhance relationships.
Discussions will be led by Pam Yako, Director-General at the Department of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism and the Enforcement Work Programme with the
Environmental Agency of England and Wales will be launched during the
conference. The Deputy Minister, Rejoice Mabudafhasi will also announce the
recipient of the National Prosecutorâs Award.
Date: 22 and 23 February 2006
Time: 09h30
Venue: Southern Sun Elangeni, Durban
Enquiries:
Roopa Singh
Tel: (012) 310 3566
Cell: 082 225 3076
Issued by: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
16 February 2006
