Sustainability
ABOUT US:
The Directorate: Sustainability’s main vision is the mainstreaming of sustainability in the Western Cape in alignment to the Provincial Strategic Goal 4 (PSG 4), namely, to enable a resilient, sustainable, quality and inclusive living environment. The Directorate works towards this vision through a holistic and coordinated approach in championing Innovation, Sustainability, Resource Efficiency, Environmental Economy Green Jobs, and Environmental Education and Awareness through policy and practice or to a particular strategic issue. The Directorate furthermore works towards the aligning of sustainability objectives and outcomes throughout the Department, Western Cape Government and the Western Cape more broadly.
SERVICES:
1. Environmental Education and Awareness (EEA)
- Western Cape Environmental Education Forum
- Support programmes: Teacher and Learner Support programmes
- Greenest Municipality Competition (GMC)
- Government Employees Training
2. Sustainability Integration and Reporting
- State of the Environment Outlook Report
- Environmental Implementation Plan/Environmental Management Plan (EIP/EMP)
- Research, Innovation and sustainability knowledge management
3. Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
- EPWP Environment & Culture (EAC) sector coordination
- Project implementation, unlocking potential and leveraging private sector investment
4. Green Economy Reporting
- Green Economy Indicator Reporting
- Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP)
- Too wise to waste (2W2W)
Green Economy Project
State of Environment Outlook Report 2018
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Enquiries.Eadp@westerncape.gov.za
021 483 2993