Environmental Education Congress in Durban
30 June 2007
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will on Monday, 2 July, deliver the
keynote address at the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) to be held
at the Durban International Convention Centre at 16h40.
Held on African soil for the first time, this global WEEC congress will see
health, education, environmental, agricultural and political leaders discuss
the scope and impact of global environmental changes on, amongst other things,
food security, climate change, water resources and health.
South Africa is a renowned champion of sustainable development and
protection of the environment as shown by our Constitution, which states in the
Bill of Rights that: "Everyone has the right to an environment that is not
harmful to their health or wellbeing and to have the environment protected, for
the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative
and other measures that prevent pollution and ecological degradation, promote
conservation and secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural
resources while promoting justifiable economic social development."
The Deputy President will be accompanied by the Ministers of Education,
Naledi Pandor, Water Affairs and Forestry, Lindiwe Hendricks, Deputy Minister
of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, KwaZulu Natal
Province Ministers of education, Ina Cronje, tourism, Weziwe Thusi and
agriculture, Mtholephi Mthimkhulu.
The Congress' theme, 'Learning in a Changing World,' is aimed at stimulating
critical reflection on the role of education in achieving a change in public
thought and action as a result of the impact of global challenges.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: 2 July 2007
Time: 16h30
Venue: Durban International Convention Centre
Please confirm your attendance with Thesan Naidoo of Simeka TWS on 082 493
9717.
For more information please contact:
Thabang Chiloane
Cell: 082 888 8783
Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707
Issued by: The Presidency
30 June 2007
Source: SAPA
