WESSA Annual Review: 2022-2023

will take this organisation to the next level. We have one WESSA and a shared strategy. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute and lead this organisation’s important work. While, I will no longer be on the board, I will continue to be a WESSA volunteer. I will continue to care for the earth “… by all the means I can, in all the ways I can, in all the places I can, at all the times I can, to all the people I can, as long as ever I can”.

challenges we face necessitates collaboration, and one of the most effective means to achieve this is through advocacy. We con-duct our advocacy work through the Environmental Governance Committee (EGC), a sub-committee of the board. Internally, the EGC is reviewing various WESSA policies to ensure coherent messaging on a range of environmental issues, from energy and water to the sustainable use of biodiversity and climate change. Externally, WESSA is actively engaged in the NGO Coalition, with our CEO playing a coordinating role. To effectively continue with our vital work and achieve

even greater results, WESSA requires resources. Despite the challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions, I am inspired by WESSA’s executive team, which continues to demonstrate entrepreneurship in seeking sustainable financial solutions to support our mission. Complementing their efforts is the remarkable dedication of our members and volunteers, who generously contribute their resources, skills, and time. As my term of office is ending, I am highly encouraged that I am not leaving a burning platform. We now have a full complement of the board and executive team. A stable leadership team

Wandisile Mandlana WESSA Chairman

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