WESSA Annual Report 2023-2024

The conference focused on the following themes:

Strengthening Education for Sustainable Development through capacity building

Transformative partnerships and local action

Advancing research and innovation

Re-envisioning skills and jobs

Advancing Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development Policy

The conference featured a series of impactful keynote addresses from distinguished leaders in environmental education and sustainability. Lindiwe Johnson from the Presidential Climate Commission emphasised the essential role of youth, women, and communities in achieving a just transition to a sustainable future. Keith Anderson, CEO of eWASA, highlighted the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility in promoting environmental stewardship. Kartikeya Sarabhai, founder of the Centre for Environmental Education, highlighted the significance of sustainable education in driving long term change. Juan Carlos A. Sandoval Rivera provided valuable international insights, drawing on Mexico’s experiences with environmental education during socio-ecological crises. Eco-Schools alumni Thembi Mathebula and Ziphezinhle Langa shared their inspiring journeys from being part of eco clubs to becoming young reporters and change makers in their communities.

The conference concluded with a Gala Dinner hosted by WESSA, celebrating the partnerships and collaborations essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and advancing environmental education. The 2023 WESSA|EEASA Conference was a resounding success, reinforcing the transformative power of education, advocacy, and action in advancing environmental sustainability across Southern Africa.

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WESSA ANNUAL REPORT 2023 – 2024

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