Gauteng Department of Environment

A resilient Gauteng that protects and manages its environment and natural assets to ensure sustainability.

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Through presentations, discussions, and collaborative planning sessions, participants explored innovative solutions to enhance climate resilience and unlock funding opportunities for environmental and development priorities across the province.

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Climate Finance Capacity Building Workshop Concludes

Today marked the successful conclusion of the three-day Climate Finance Capacity Building Workshop hosted by the @environmentza , in partnership with the GDEnv and @SALGA_Gov at the SALGA offices in Pretoria.

[Gauteng Department of Environment @GPEnvironment]

The workshop brought together provincial government departments and municipalities across Gauteng to strengthen climate finance capacity and develop bankable projects that support climate action and sustainable development.

[Gauteng Department of Environment @GPEnvironment]

support lawful economic participation and hold offenders accountable.

Where support is accepted, assistance will be provided. Where laws are broken, enforcement will follow.

Together, we are building cleaner, safer and more sustainable communities.
#GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Environment @GPEnvironment]

🚨 OPERATION UPDATE | Blue Dam Park, Homestead Park

Today, MEC Ewan Botha led a multi-stakeholder operation at Blue Dam Park following ongoing concerns from residents regarding illegal occupation, environmental degradation and unlawful waste activities in the area.

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Today's operation sends a clear message: environmental crime, illegal occupation of public land and unlawful waste activities will not be tolerated.

The #GPEnvironment will continue working with communities, law enforcement and partner departments to protect public spaces,

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▶️HAPPENING NOW: MEC @TheeEwanBotha has returned to Blue Dam Park in Homestead Park with additional teams and machinery to tackle illegal occupation &environmental degradation in the area. Social Development is also on site to support lawful interventions.
#GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Environment @GPEnvironment]

🎥 WATCH | MEC @TheeEwanBotha : Environmental crime will not be tolerated.

A recent Mooiplaats operation uncovered a major illegal dumping site. Investigations continue.

Report crimes:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 205 005

#ChooseDay #GPEnvironment #IllegalDumping

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Through presentations, discussions, and collaborative planning sessions, participants are exploring practical solutions and project proposals that will contribute to a more climate-resilient and sustainable Gauteng.
#ClimateFinance #ClimateChange #GrowingGautengTogether

[Gauteng Department of Environment @GPEnvironment]

The @GPEnvironment, in partnership with DFFE and @SALGA_Gov, is hosting a the 3 day Climate Finance Capacity Building Workshop in Pretoria. The workshop brings together GPG departments & municipalities from across Gauteng to strengthen climate finance knowledge and collaboration.

[Gauteng Department of Environment @GPEnvironment]

This initiative forms part of the Local Government Climate Change Support Programme, which aims to enhance the capacity of provincial, district, and local governments to effectively respond to climate change challenges.