United Nations launch of Award for Anti-Rhino poaching
Media is invited to a press conference to launch the Champions of the Earth Award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Department of Environmental Affairs.
The Champions of the Earth Award is the United Nations highest environmental honour that recognises outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship, and civil society action.
The Award, which is organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), seeks to distinguish men and women whose actions and leadership have made a positive impact on the environment.
Date: Monday, 7 September, 2015
Time: 9h00
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria.
People who will brief the media:
Ms. Cecila Njenga. Head, UNEP Office in South Africa
Ms Felicia Mogakane - Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit
Ms Colet Inah Ngobeni - Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit
Department of Environmental Affairs
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Enquiries:
Maureen Nkandu
UN Information Centre
Cell: 082 313 0051
Tel: 012 3548504
Email: nkandu@un.org
Roopa Singh
Director: External Communication
Tel: 012 399 9971
E-mail: RSingh@environment.gov.za
Eleanor Momberg
Rhino Communications Manager
Department of Environmental Affairs
Tel: 012 399 9948
Cell: 083 400 5741
Email: emomberg@environment.gov.za
