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Resource Economic Studies in the Berg and Breede Catchments

Water is a critical resource to support social and economic development. Economic growth is important for the well-being of our citizens of...

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DEA&DP and Two Oceans Aquarium partner to bring a piece of the oceans to Eden school district.

In the lead up to Marine Week, schools in the Eden district will form part of an outreach programme based on teaching the importance of our...

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The Economic Risks and Opportunities of Climate Resilience in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Government (WCG) Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) recently commissioned an assessment...

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R2.5 million artificial wetland to be built next to the Mbekweni informal settlement in Paarl

R2.5 million artificial wetland to be built next to the Mbekweni informal settlement in Paarl

Jason Mingo,Task Manager for Ecological Infrastructure and Bioremediation Directorate: Pollution and Chemicals Management was recently...

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Planning Africa Conference 2018

Planning Africa Conference 2018

The South African Planning Institute’s (SAPI) 8th Planning Africa Conference on “The Making of Modern African Cities” will take place at the...

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2018 budget speech

2018 Budget Speech

Speech by Anton Bredell Minister of Local Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning On the Occasion of the 2018 Budget...

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Co-operation between W.Cape and Bavaria on the transition to climate-friendly refrigeration and air conditioning

The Western Cape Government together with the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection implement a bilateral...

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Draft LUP Rural Guidelines for comment January 2018

Western Cape Land Use Planning: Rural Guidelines_Draft report for public comment January 2018 See below to access the document for comment...

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Clarification on disaster funding

Clarification on disaster funding

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell Anton Bredell, the minister of...

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Innovation And Cooperation Bring Out The Best In Municipalities

Innovation And Cooperation Bring Out The Best In Municipalities

Press Release Showcasing winners at 2017 Greenest Municipality Competition “Tonight we celebrate the constant hard work which makes our...

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