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Enviro Indaba tomorrow

Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJune 22, 2015No Comments3 Mins Read
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Are you concerned about the state of our municipality? Do you agree with our mayor that the refuse and pollution around us constitute a 'state of emergency'? Would you like be part of the solution to the problem?

Are you concerned about the state of our municipality? Do you agree with our mayor that the refuse and pollution around us constitute a 'state of emergency'? Would you like be part of the solution to the problem?

Tomorrow (Wednesday 24 June), at the Joza Indoor Sports Centre, Makana Municipality is holding an Environmental Indaba for Grahamstown, facilitated by Dr John Reynolds from Rhodes and featuring a variety of guest speakers from the municipality who are involved with environmental issues.

There will also be an opportunity for those interested to have their say and for everyone to brainstorm ideas about how to improve the situation. The indaba will run from 10am to 1pm, finishing with a light lunch to encourage networking.

Local environmental organisations have been invited but, even if you are not a member of any such organisation and would like to come, please contact Ndumiso Nongwe, Makana Environmental Manager on ndumisonongwe@makana.gov.za and copy timothybull05@aol.com.

There's still time.

The doors will be open from 8.30am.

Here's the complete programme.

PROGRAMME

1. 10h00-10h05: Opening and welcome (including purpose of the Indaba) – Cllr M Matyumza, Portfolio Committee Chairperson.

2. 10h05-10h15: Building a stronger Makana – Ms Pam Yako, Administrator.

3. 10h15-10h45: Overview of legal obligations in relation to the environment – Ms Tembela Mapukata, Dept of Environmental Affairs.

3.1 Local government’s legal obligations.

3.2 Citizens’ legal obligations.

4. 10h45-11h00: Overview of the municipality’s work in support of the environment.

4.1 Internal Makana Local Municipality services – Mr Mandisi Planga, Director Public Safety and Community Services.

4.2 External service providers – Mr Ndumiso Nongwe, Environmental Manager.

5. 11h00-12h00: Opportunities and contributions.

5.1 Breakaway groups to discuss the following:

(i) What creative responses to environmental challenges and opportunities are possible in Makana?

(ii) What role can the municipality play in those responses?

(iii) What roles can citizens – whether as individuals or organisations – play in those responses?

5.2 Feedback from breakaway groups.

6. 12h00-13h00: Action Plan: initiatives, champions, roles and responsibilities.

7. 13h00: Close Facilitator: Dr John Reynolds, Rhodes University More info: Ndumiso Nongwe, Environmental Manager, Makana Local Municipality

Tel: +27 46 603 6056

Fax: +27 46 636 2871

Cell: +27 73 077 5218

Email: NdumisoNongwe@makana.gov.za

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