WESSA Annual Report 2023-2024

Celebrating 20 years of Eco-Schools

2023 marked a significant milestone for WESSA as we celebrated 20 years of successfully implementing the international Eco-Schools Programme in South Africa. Over the past two decades, this programme has become a centre of WESSA’s commitment to encouraging environmental awareness and action across schools, communities, and the broader education landscape, contributing to the global sustainability movement. In recognition of this achievement, WESSA was privileged to host the 2023 International Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA) Conference. This event highlights WESSA’s leadership in advancing sustainability education and provides a platform for thought leaders, educators, and policymakers

to engage in vital discussions on environmental advocacy and sustainable development. The WESSA | EEASA Conference, proudly sponsored by the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA), took place from 18-22 September 2023 at Glenburn Lodge in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg. This gathering brought together global delegates, reinforcing the role of education in shaping a sustainable future for Southern Africa and beyond. More than 200 delegates, including environmental educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers gathered from across the globe, unified by their commitment to advancing environmental education and sustainability.

Keynote Speaker Mr Kartikeya Sarabhai the Founder and Director of Centre for Environmental Education

Eco-Schools alumni Thembi Mathebula and Ziphezinhle Langa with acting CEO Cindy-Lee Cloete

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WESSA ANNUAL REPORT 2023 – 2024

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