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All hands on deck: Women leading solutions for environmental Sustainability

Introduction

The Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi will be hosting the third Women and Environment Conference on the 13-15 August 2008 at the Ranch Hotel in Limpopo.

The 2008 conference will demonstrate the country’s commitment to international conventions and agreements that seek to bring women at the forefront of sustainable development processes. The event will include Conference Plenary with four roundtable sessions broadly focusing on strategies to strengthen women’s role in the fight against climate change, finding solutions for sustainable and affordable energy sources and improving livelihoods towards growing the second economy. Delegates will represent relevant government departments, business, Academia, NGO’s, and civil society groupings.

PROGRAMME

 

DAY ONE: 13 AUGUST  2008
GALA DINNER (19:00-till late)
REGISTRATION
Programme Director: Ms Sindiswa Hlumayo - DDG Tourism DEAT

              
14h00-17h00 Arrival & Registration  
18h00-18h10 Opening & Welcome Cllr Motalane Monakedi: Executive Mayor of Capricon District Municipality

18h10-18h30

Entertainment

 
18h30-19h00 Best Practice Projects DVD  

19h00-19h05

Vote of thanks & announcements

Ms Sindiswa Hlumayo

19h05-20h00

Welcoming Dinner, hosted by Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism: Rejoice Mabudafhasi

Celebrating the Role of women in ensuring Environmental Integrity within the Country.

19h:05-till late

Entertainment & Dinner

 

DAY TWO: 14 AUGUST  2008
PLENARY SESSION 1
Chairperson: MR SAAD CACHALIA: MEC PROVINCIAL TREASURY LIMPOPO

08:30-08:40

Welcome and opening remarks

Nr Sello Moloto:Premier of Limpopo Province
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Explanation of the proceedings of the day

08:40-08h55

Industrial Policy: Women & Environment

Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry: Ms Elizabeth Thabethe



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Industrial Policy: Women & Environment

08:55-09:05

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09:05–09:30

Keynote Address

 Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism: Rejoice Mabudafhasi

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09:30-09:45

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PLENARY SESSION 2

CHAIRPERSON: MS NOSIPHO NGCABA: DG DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS & TOURISM
TIME ITEM RENDERED BY

09:45-10:05

 "How women in developing countries can overcome current & emerging environmental challenges facing their countries?"
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10:05-10:30 "Strengthening the role of women in the fight against climate change"
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10:30-11:00 Plenary Discussion
11:00-11:30 TEA BREAK
11:30-13:00 Round table discussion

DAY TWO: 14 AUGUST 2008
PARALLEL SESSIONS/THEMATIC SESSIONS
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
CONFERENCE THEMES THEME 1
Women & Climate Change
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THEME 2
Sustainable Development
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 THEME 3
Biodiversity & Desertification
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 THEME 4
Poverty Alleviation & Economic Empowerment
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 WORKSHOP
Youth & Environment
FACILITATOR Ms Dorah Lebelo
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 Ms June Joseph-Langa
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11:30 - 11:45 Opening Remarks by Facilitator Opening Remarks by Facilitator Opening Remarks by Facilitator Opening Remarks by Facilitator Opening Remarks by Facilitator
11:45 - 12:15 Climate change, science, impacts & vulnerability

-Mr Peter Johnson: NGO (Climate System Analysis Group)
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 		Energy Prices & Impacts on Livelihoods

-Mrs Pinkie Kekana: Waterberg District Municipality
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-Mr Richard Selemela: Dept of Agriculture, Limpopo
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-Ms Matilda Ntsoane: Dept of Public Works
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-Ms Cathy Dzerefos
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12:15 - 12:45 Climate Change & Health

Dr Jane Olwoch: University of Pretoria

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Lufuno Madzhie: Dept of Minerals & Energy
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 Women Empowerment for biodiversity conservation

Ms Yolani Friedman: Endangered Wildlife Trust 		Women Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment

Ms Phina Mukwevho: Dept of Trade & Industry
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Zuziwe Jonas: SANBI Environmental Benefits & Threats
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Mmapula Tjale
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12:45 - 13:00 DISCUSSION
13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH and Viewing of Exhibitions
14:00 - 14:30 Gendered Vulnerability to Climate Change in Limpopo

Dr Katherine Vincent: University of Witwatersrand

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 Case Study: Women & Energy Projects


Ms Khumo Nthla: WOESA
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Ms Coral Bijoux: Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Women craft project
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Ms Veronica Smith: Community Organisation Resources Centre 		Opportunities in the environment & tourism sector



Ms Nangamso Songelwa: DEAT
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14:30 - 15:00 The Role of women in renewable energy as a climate change mitigation technology

Ms Yachika Reddy: Sustainable Energy Africa
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Ms Khamarunga Banda: Energia NGO 		Women & Land Degradation

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 Women at the fore-front in the fisheries sector

Sithembiso Gwaza & Jackie Sunde: Masifundisane Development Trust 		DEAT - NYS Youth Pilot Project


Ms Khashiwe Masinga: DEAT
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15:00 - 15:15 DISCUSSION
15:15 - 15:45 Consolidation of input for the report Consolidation of input for the report Consolidation of input for the report Consolidation of input for the report

Mr Benny 		Consolidation of input for the report

Mr Lulamile Stuurman
15:45 - 16:00 DISCUSSION
16:00 - 16:30 TEA BREAK
16:30 - 17:30 WRAP UP & THE COMPILATION OF THE REPORT TO PLENARY BY ALL THEMATIC GROUPS
18:00 - TILL LATE DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT

DAY THREE: 15 AUGUST 2008
PARALLEL SESSIONS

CHAIRPERSON: MS NOSIPHO NGCABA: DG DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM

TIME ITEM RENDERED BY
09:00 - 09:10 Opening Remarks Ms Nosipho Ngcaba
09:10 - 10:00 Round table Discussion Reports Reporteurs
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5. Workshop  
10:00 - 10:30 Questions & Answers  
10:30 - 11:00 TEA BREAK & MEDIA CONFERENCE  
11:00 - 11:30 Conference outcomes & wrap up Ms Dorah Nteo: Acting Chief Director: Information management, Planning & Coordination
11:30 - 12:00 Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi(Deputy Minister: DEAT)
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12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH AND DEPARTURE  
MEDIA STATEMENTS
14/08/2008 Keynote Address by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi gif
12/08/2008

Deputy Minister To Open Women and Environment Conference 2008 in Polokwane

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31/07/2008

Media Invite
DOCUMENTS
Conference Report 4.07MB
2008 Polokwane Declaration on Women and the environment 73.9KB

Mogale city declaration on women and the environment

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Resolutions of the 2nd conference 46KB
Introduction to iSimangaliso Wetland Park 3.39MB
Buyisa e Bag presentation 6.35MB