Sustainability Week Programme 2019

SUSTAINABILITY

2019

WEEK PROGRAMME

Green Economy drives sustainable growth in SA and Africa!

Please Note: This is a Provisional Programme and will be subject to change from time to time

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24-26 JUNE

25 JUNE SUSTAINABLE CITIES AFRICA CONFERENCE 2019 The key objective of the Paris Agreement, as it affects Africa, is to drive and fund a knowledge and technology transfer to develop Climate-Smart Resilient Cities. This technology transfer is already underway through the green economy, and requires greater levels of facilitation by more advanced cities that are leading by implementing smart sustainable service delivery and by creating intelligent private sector-enabling policy frameworks.

Programme Director: Thabang Mashigo, Global Speaker and Business Strategist 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome Address • Cllr Stevens Mokgalapa, Executive Mayor, City of Tshwane 9:20 - 9:45 Opening Keynote Address • Honourable David Makhura, Premier, Gauteng Province TBC 950 - 10:45 Finance & Governance for Sustainable Cities issues & mechanisms Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Geci Karuri-Sebina, South African Cities Network •

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Conrad Kassier, Energy Department, Energy Systems & Infrastructure Division, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Dr. Benni K Lekubu, Senior Academic, College of Law, UNISA

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Cllr Mare-Lise Fourie, Member of Mayoral Committee for Finance, City of Tshwane Nachi Majoe, Manager: Urban Systems & Strategic Alliances, ICLEI Africa Stephen Seaka, Managing Executive Head: Public Sector, ABSA Group

11:00- 11:30 Tea. Exhibition Viewing. Networking 11:30 - 13:00 Keynote Speakers • Christopher Campbell, CEO, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) • Patson Malisa, Deputy President, Economic, Social & Cultural Council, African Union • Tando Songwevu, Cultural Ambassador for South Africa • Dr Benjamin Sirimba, Chairman, Afrika Rudi • Mordekai Shumba, CEO, Territory Dynamic Africa (Pty) Ltd • Vusi Khanyile, Executive Chairman, Thebe Investment Corporation

25 JUNE SUSTAINABILITY IN MINING SEMINAR in partnership with Council for Geoscience The mining industry uses a large number of natural resources, such as water, soil and minerals. While it is a vital industry which contributes to the economy of many countries, it can be damaging to the environment. In order to lessen their impact on the environment, mining companies should look into using sustainable equipment and waste disposal procedures. They should also consider replenishing the local environment as often as possible, which will make the surrounding area habitable and able to return to a natural state once the mine has closed. Reducing both input and output of the mining process can also help to reduce the negative impact that mines have on the environment.

Programme Director: Dionne Kerr, CEO, Siyakha

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Babalwa Fatyi, Director, Myezo Environmental Management Services

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Dr Maryna Möhr, Environmental & Sustainability Sollutions

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Dr Henk Coetzee, Council for Geoscience

14:00 - 14:15 Opening and Welcome •

Cllr Isak Pietersen, MMC Economic Development & Spacial Planning, City of Tshwane

14:20 - 15:20 Keynote Speakers •

Refilwe Shelembe, Executive Manager-Geological Resources, Council for Geoscience

15:25 - 16:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A

Please Note: This is a Provisional Programme and will be subject to change from time to time

25 JUNE ENABLING A SUSTAINABLE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION “The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) offers huge potential to transform and realign our economies and societies. There is an increasing realisation that the 4IR could also exacerbate problems for people and the planet” .

Programme Director: Sakhile Dhlamini, Tech Start-up, Silicone Valley

14:00 - 14:15 Opening and Welcome •

Cllr Richard Moheta, MMC, Corporate and Shared Services, City of Tshwane

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14:20 - 15:30 Keynote Speakers •

Musa Khumalo, Group Head: Shared Services, City of Tshwane

Garth Williams, Technology Innovation Agency Pravashen Naidoo, CEO, eWaste Africa Herman Singh, Founder and CEO, Furture Advisory Dr Sabelo Mhlanga, Founder and CEO, SabiNano (Pty) Ltd Dudu Mkhwanazi, Project Isizwe Dr Petrus de Kock, General Manager: Research, Brand South Africa

15:30 - 16:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A

25 JUNE SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SMART CITIES SEMINAR City planners in emerging and developed economies are recognising the importance of technological solutions to logistical problems and as a means to improve the standard of living. The key to smart city implementation is the successful collaboration between the public and private sectors, with a substantial focus on incorporating and utilising new technologies.

Programme Director: Thabang Mashigo 14:00 - 14:15 Opening and Welcome •

Cllr Abel Tau, MMC, Utility Services, City of Tshwane

14:20 - 15:20 Keynote Speakers • •

Sonia Lediga, Acting Director: Contact Center Operations, City of Tshwane Dr Marco Macagnano, Lead: Real Estate, Deloitte

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Thabang Byl, Head: Building Products, Siemens South Africa Nick Mannie, Strategic Leader, Ideation, Innovator Emmanuel Ekosse, Doctoral researcher, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership Tom Hou, Africa Project Manager, Borcar New Energy Investment Co. Ltd

15:20 - 16:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A

Please Note: This is a Provisional Programme and will be subject to change from time to time

25 JUNE SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE SEMINAR Water related risk includes direct physical risks, droughts and floods, threats to storage and supply infrastructure. Social risks include water access and allocations and for business, production is at risk.

Programme Director: Garth Barnes 14:00 - 14:15 Opening and Welcome •

Cllr Dikeledi Selowa, Chairperson, Section 79 Committee of Utility Services, City of Tshwane

14:20 - 15:00 Keynote Speakers • •

Dumisani Gubuza, Director, Water Resources, City of Tshwane Dr Michelle Kruger, Associate Director, CSV Water

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Prof Sylvester Mpandeli, Executive Manager: Water Utilisation in Agric, Water Research Commission Dr Valerie Naidoo, Chairman, Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) Chule Qalase, Project Manager, National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa Dr Francis Nsubuga , University of Pretoria Ashton Drummond, Aveng Water

15:00 - 16:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A

25 JUNE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY SEMINAR Hosted by UNIDO Driving a Sustainable and Just Energy Transition in the African Mobility Sector

14:00 - 17:00

16:30 Cocktails and Networking

Please Note: This is a Provisional Programme and will be subject to change from time to time

26 JUNE VISION ZERO WASTE SEMINAR - ToMA NOW ACT TANK AGILE | CREATIVE | TANGIBLE An interactive session that empowers participants to lead the conversation around innovative waste management. The focus is on tangible outcomes with realistic timelines. Participants build plans for collaborative action, using workshop-style engagement facilitated by experts in diverse fields.

A creative space where networks are formed and actionable outcomes are built.

The outcomes of the engagement centre on viable next steps. Participants will: - discuss innovative approaches to waste management - unpack the role of waste-as-resource in value chains - engage circular economy models - share their success stories with other sectors - commit to viable collaborative next steps

9:00 Welcome Introductions 9:20 CHALLENGE QUESTION : Panel perspective on waste crisis 9:50 Introduce ACT TANK Divide into groups based on the panel member’s area of expertise and perspective.

3 rounds of 20 minutes each. Participants move around and share ideas across various groups to provide more diverse perspectives.

11:00 - 11:30 Tea. Exhibition Viewing. Networking 11:30 Panel discussion Review the insights from the participants Panellists add expert perspective to outcomes Q&A session 12:45 Closing Thanks and acknowledgements 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch. Exhibition Viewing. Networking

26 JUNE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY SEMINAR Issues pertaining to long-term water supply and food security come into sharp focus for every citizen, and not just for farmers and agriprocessors. While water is a major factor in the move towards sustainable agricultural practices, high energy prices and questionable soil quality are other factors forcing planners to re-think their strategies. Financing and access to markets are further factors that must be addressed in establishing a truly sustainable agricultural sector.

Programme Director: Garth Barnes, 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome Address •

Cllr Thabisile Vilakazi, Chairperson of Section 79 Committee of Community & Social Developmenet

9:20 - 10:20 Keynote Speakers • • • •

Dr Ntsikane Maine, Acting Divisional Head: Agriculture and Rural Development, City of Tshwane Emmanuel Ekosse, Doctoral researcher, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership Dr Shadrack Moephuli, CEO & President, Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Brian Mpono, Group Corporate Affairs Executive & Business Development, Edison Power

10:20 - 11:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A

11:00 - 11:30 Tea. Exhibition Viewing. Networking 11:30 - 12:20 Keynote Speakers • • • • •

Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa Dr Munyaradzi Chitakira, Senior Lecturer – Environmental Management, University of South Africa Tshiamo Dichabe, Managing Director, Commercial Agriculture Youth Chamber Chris Wild, Executive Director, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) Ntuthu Mbiko-Motshegoa, Chairperson, AFASA National Women’s Desk

12:20 - 13:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch. Exhibition Viewing. Networking

26 JUNE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SEMINAR In partnership with UNIDO The new Integrated Resource Plan that South Africa released places emphasis on wind, gas and solar power as alternatives to coal, and as a means to advance the country’s goal of achieving sustainable electricity sources by 2030. Weighing heavily against wind and solar power is the dependence on weather conditions for optimal energy production. If more efficient storage solutions can be implemented, however, the energy generated can be stored and released when necessary. This plan will greatly progress the sustainability agenda and reduce the need for coal.

Programme Director: TBC

9:00 - 11:00 Keynote Speakers • • • •

Corrie van der Wath, CEO, Matleng Energy Solutions Melusile Ndlovu, Capacity Building Specialist, USAID/SALED Programme, Chemonics International Nhlanhla Ngidi, Head of Electricity and Energy, South African Local Government Association (Salga) Hartmut Winkler, Professor, Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg

11:30 - 12:30 Keynote Speakers • • • 12:30 - 13:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch. Exhibition Viewing. Networking

11:00 - 11:30 Tea. Exhibition Viewing. Networking

Please Note: This is a Provisional Programme and will be subject to change from time to time