Department Of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment to host the 18th Annual Air Quality Lekgotla

28 August 2024 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) will host the 18th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla on virtual platform from 02-04 September 2024. Marking 20 years since the promulgation of the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, this year’s event will be held virtually under the theme: “Implementation for Accelerated Emission Reduction”. The 2024 Lekgotla aims to take forward the development and implementation of emission reduction plans. This includes engaging in tools and interventions required to support the implementation of the emission reduction objectives, namely a focused compliance and enforcement effort, a functional atmospheric emission licencing regime as well a functional ambient air quality monitoring network that is able to provide meaningful management decision, policy research and regulation implementation information. 

The Lekgotla brings together government officials, industry representatives and civil society to share innovative ideas and best practices to improve air quality in South Africa. Delegates will also deliberate over issues which include environmental stewardship, renewable energy, community engagement, and government leadership.

Members of the media are invited to attend the opening session of the Lekgotla 

Date: 2 September 2024  
Time: 09:00  
Venue: https://shorturl.at/wVyva

To RSVP please contact:

Dimakatso Tsutsubi     
Mobile: 082 611 8197     
E-mail: dtsutsubi@dffe.gov.za

For media inquiries contact:

Peter Mbelengwa     
Mobile: 066 420 0088     
E-mail: pmbelengwa@dffe.gov.za