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Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
MONDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2006: The Department of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism will convene a 2
-day workshop to reflect on the outcomes and
challenges of the 2004 People and Parks workshop,
which assessed the of role protected areas (land
under conservation) in local economic development
and poverty alleviation. The workshop will be held
in Beaufort West, in the Western Cape from 30 – 31
October 2006.
The 2 day workshop will address issues of
cooperative governance in addressing land claims in
a protected area, support from government post the
settlement of land claims, local Government linkages
and capacity building
initiatives for communities affected by park
activities.
Government has implemented environmental legislation
to mainstream biodiversity management as part of the
sustainable development agenda and this includes
promoting the sustainable use of benefits.
In attendance will be the Deputy Minister of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Rejoice
Mabudafhasi, National Government departments,
Provincial government, Conservation Agencies and
Representatives of communities
affected by park activities.
Media is invited and please confirm your attendance
with Lizzy Suping at 012 310 3310 / 083 758 0553
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For more information contact:
Mava Scott (Director: Communications) Mobile:
082-411-9821 Telephone: (012) 310-3379
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