ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Western Cape Sustainable Development Conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre between 18 and 22 June 2005. Registration for the conference is closed (16 June 2005). The Conference will be a high profile event that is being hosted with the support of the South African national government and will be opened by the Premier of the Western Cape Province and the National Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. The Conference is an important step in achieving a programme of action for the sustainable development of the Western Cape Province over the next 10 years. Government, civil society, labour and business will all be actively participating in this Conference. There will be three inter-related parts: firstly, The 'Festival for Life', which will run from 18 to 22 June - a fun, interactive and practical event will be open to the public. In addition, the event will focus on themes in the following areas: Water & Waste Management, Energy & Climate Change, Sustainable Human Settlements and Biodiversity. Specific attention will be given to targeting learners, youth, women and people with disabilities. Linked to the 'Festival for Life' will be Special Focus Sessions including some of the following areas: Technology for Sustainable Development and Designing Model Sustainable and Integrated communities (a fun and interactive activity for members of the public to create their ideal community). There will also be a host of exhibitions hosted by international organisations, government, and non-government institutions during the main conference. Finally, from 20 to 22 June there will be a formal engagement between the four social partners in the main conference covering seven interesting and significant themes. These sessions will include prominent international and local speakers sharing their perspectives on sustainable development. Although the broad macro-economic growth initiatives are in place, this is a pro-active approach to embedding sustainable development - social equity, economic growth and ecological integrity - as a fundamental aspect of ikapa elihlumayo, the Western Cape's growth and development strategy. The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (D:EA&DP) is playing a co-ordination role within the provincial government to ensure delivery on key areas across various portfolios. As a result of this consultative process a workable programme of action will be achieved as the main goal of the conference and our preceding engagement with variety of partners in the Western Cape will help embed this approach into the future. The Conference will be an important milestone, hosted with the support of the South African national government, opened by the Premier of the Western Cape Province and attended by international participants from regions with experience in and commitment to sustainable development.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Download the Programme as a PDF here.
FESTIVAL FOR LIFE
Ilizwi la bantu - Voice of the People How do we ensure a society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice and a culture of peace? Everybody - including government, but not limited to government - must get involved to ensure that development in the Western Cape meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Clearly, policies and implementation plans are meaningless without the active participation of those who are affected by development. The Festival for Life is your chance to have your say and get involved in sustainable development.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL FOR LIFE The Conference is an important step in achieving a programme of action for the sustainable development of the Western Cape Province over the next 10 years. Government, civil society, labour and business will all be actively participating in this Conference. There will be three inter-related parts: firstly, The Festival for Life, which will run from 18 to 22 June - a fun, interactive and practical event will be open to the public. There are opportunities to participate and various themes to cover: - Water and Waste Management
- Biodiversity, Poverty Alleviation and Job Creation
- Sustainable Human Settlements
- Renewable Energy and Climate Change
Specific Attention Will Be Given To Targeting Learners, Youth, Women And People With Disabilities. Linked To The "Festival For Life" will be Special Focus Sessions including: - "Technology for Sustainable Development and Designing Model Sustainable and Integrated Communities"
- A fun And interactive activity for members of the public to create their ideal community.
- There will also be a host of exhibitions hosted by international organisations, government, and non-government institutions during the main conference.
Festival for Life Programme Download the full Festival for Life programme in PDF here.
ENQUIRIES About The Festival for Life Paulita Piliso
Sunflower Facilitation Services Development
Tel and Fax: 021 697 4145
E-mail: paulitad2002@yahoo.com About The Conference and Registration Global Conferences Africa
Tel: 021 762 8600
Fax: 021 762 8606
E-mail: sdc05@globalconf.co.za About The Media Al-Ameen Kafaar
Polcomm
Tel and Fax: 021 696 5051
Cell 083 383 3317
E-mail: gameesa@mailbox.co.za
MEDIA 13 April 2005 Announcement of Conference
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Find detail on the acclaimed speakers here. |
