Development Conference
3 March 2006
Following the launch of the United Nation's (UN) Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development (DESD) in Nelspruit November last year, the province is
heading for the DESD conference on 9 March. The conference is the next stage of
deliberations and processes, which, the province will be engaged to in relation
to the programme. The conference, which will bring academics, civil society,
and interest groups and experts in various fields, follows the UN's declaration
of the period 2005 to 2014 as the Decade of Education for Sustainable
Development. The conference intends to craft a common understanding between
government and civil society to join hands in achieving sustainable development
in the province.
For the DESD to be successfully implemented in the province it is essential
that co-operation and commitment from economic sectors, social and
institutional driving forces be secured. The department through the Directorate
Environmental Awareness and Education has already established good co-operation
with several government departments, business sector representatives and
community-based organisations.
The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development programme has since
undergone all the necessary stages, until where it is now.
* General awareness programme on Decade of Education for Sustainable
Development is implemented in all districts of Mpumalanga.
* 15 November last year saw the launch of the Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development in Nelspruit.
* 9 March 2006 it is when the implementation of Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development will come into effect.
In implementation, the province, through the conference will see the
establishment of Mpumalanga Education for Sustainable Development Forum
(MESDF). The purpose of the forum will be to initiate through an annual plan -
implement and monitor Education for Sustainable Development in all spheres in
the province. This will be done through networking, sharing ideas, resources
and co-operation resulting in action that will reduce poverty and achieve
sustainable development.
Event Details:
Venue: Ingwenyama Lodge â White River
Date: 9 March 2006
Time: 08h30am
Contact: Freddy Ngobe
Tel: (013) 766 6086
Cell: 082 821 4148
Issued by: Department of Agriculture and Land Administration, Mpumalanga
Provincial Government
3 March 2006
Source: Mpumalanga Provincial Government (http://www.mpumalanga.gov.za)
