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The City of Tshwane has developed a strategic framework for a green economy that supports a resilient and resource-efficient city that creates jobs and stimulates economic growth and sustainable development. The framework follows the City’s long-term development strategy, “Tshwane Vision 2055”. One of the envisaged outcomes of the strategy states: “By 2055, growth and development in Tshwane will be driven by an economy that supports a sustainable, vibrant, liveable and prosperous city, through integrated ecological, social, economic and spatial agendas that promote human and environmental well-being.” With this in mind a set of thematic areas of intervention were defined, from where targeted action in Tshwane is launched. The intervention areas are categorised into low-carbon (mitigation) and climate-resilient (adaptation) action areas. The mitigation actions include: • • • • • • •

reducing emissions from buildings; improving mobility; providing low-carbon mass transport options; reducing waste and encouraging the recycling of material; promoting integrated planning and use of land; improving energy efficiency and developing renewable energy sources; and encouraging the efficient use and management of water and other natural resources.

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mainstreaming environmental priorities and carrying out biodiversity assessments to inform development plans; supporting government public works programmes to incorporate payment for eco-friendly services; enhancing skills and knowledge in agro-ecology;

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enhancing local urban and peri-urban food production for increased food security; providing services and facilities that enable a safe and healthy environment; and enhancing opportunities for improved connectivity, social cohesion and human well-being.

In essence, Tshwane’s transition to a green economy will need investments and contributions from all sections of society. This requires good governance and accountability and strictly enforced policy. Because the economic system must account for social and ecological externalities, the support system for decisions must have adequate regulatory measures. The ultimate aim is sustainable development.

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WELCOME Dear Participant, Welcome to Sustainability Week 2014! Events have a strange way of acting as a self-fulfilling prophecies, in that the more people that attend the more value is created. More contacts are made, more transactions flow, and the more the business sector benefits from the meeting.

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Welcome note Green Building Conference Vision Zero Waste Seminar Sustainable Cities & Communities Seminar Sustainable Energy Seminar Sustainable Transport & Mobility Seminar CleanTech Incubation Seminar Sustainable Water Resource Seminar Green Business Seminar Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Seminar Food Security Seminar Youth & the Green Economy Sponsors Exhibitors Exhibition Floor Plan Event Schedule

With the ‘green economy’ as it’s sector, and more business for everyone investing in sustainability as its key objective, Sustainability Week is beginning to come of age, to gain traction, and to attract key like-minded individuals from government departments, companies and organisations. I encourage all participants to engage each other – be curious, seek out solutions, and be open minded. Right here, over the next three days, and at the Youth engagement on Friday, a critical mass of key people within the green economy with gather – and if as a consequence we end up doing more business with each other, then all of our objectives are served, our businesses grow and indeed so does the green economy. I take this opportunity to thank you for attending, and to express an enormous debt of gratitude to speakers, sponsors, partners, and exhibitors. Yours sincerely, Gordon

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City of Tshwane Green Outreach Programme PROGRAMME 17:00:

Welcome address by the City Manager, Mr. Jason Ngobeni

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Gordon Brown to invite headline sponsors to say a few words

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Message of Support, SACN CEO: Mr. Sithole Mbanga

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Introduction of Executive Mayor by the Member of Mayoral Committee for Community Safety and Emergency Services, Cllr Terence Mashego

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Launch of the Tshwane Green Outreach Programme: Executive Mayor, Cllr K.D Kgosientso Ramokgopa

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Vote of Thanks: Chief Sustainability Specialist, Ms. Dorah Nteo

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PROGRAMME DAY 1 09:00:

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Welcome by Cllr Kgosientso Ramokgopa Executive Mayor of Tshwane Introduction and Context – Llewellyn van Wyk, Conference Chair Keynote – Dr. Elizabeth Farrelly, Architect, Academic, Author, Architectural Critic Sydney Morning Herald

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Tea

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Green Infrastructure – Llewellyn van Wyk, CSIR Built Environment

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Sustainable Cities - Gaetan Siew, Port Louis, Mauritius

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Lunch and Exhibition

13:45:

Case Study, Tshwane House – L Kwele, Deputy City Manager, City of Tshwane

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Case study, Hotel Verde - Heinrich Gerstner, Heinrich Gerstner Harding Architects

14:45: Tea 15:15: Case study, Silo 1 Building - Lloyd Rubidge, VDMMA Architects 15:45:

Case Study, Alexander Forbes Building - Anthony Orelowitz, Paragon Architects

16:15: Future Trends - Dion Chang, Futurist and PPC Imaginarium Champion 17:00:

Networking function

DAY 2 09:00:

Introduction and Context – Llewellyn van Wyk, Conference Chair

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Case study, TUT Building - Arno Pieters, Crafford & Crafford Architects

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Master Class on relevant sustainable design in East Africa - Tim Hall, Light Earth Design, Kigali, Rwanda

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Tea

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Landscape Urbanism – Graham Young, Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria

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Case Study UNISA Cape Town Campus – Michelle Sandilands, Michelle Sandilands Architects

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Next Generation Materials – Dirk Funhoff, BASF, Germany

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Lunch and Exhibition

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Panel Debate: Why are green buildings essentially modernist? 15:30: Summary and Closing remarks – Llewellyn van Wyk, Conference Chair 15:45:

Technical Tour 1: BASF house at CSIR campus Travel to the tour on Cycology Electric bicycles! Networking drinks

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SPEAKERS EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF TSHWANE- KGOSIENTSO RAMOKGOPA Cllr Kgosientso Ramokgopa is the Executive Mayor of Tshwane and Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Tshwane Region. His qualifications include BSc Civil Engineering from the University of Durban-Westville, Master of Public Administration from the University of Pretoria, Master of Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and a Certificate in Executive Leadership from the University of Stellenbosch. He is currently writing his PhD thesis on local government finances at the University of Pretoria. His life motto is: “Live truthfully and you shall prevail against all diversity”.

ELIZABETH FARRELLY Elizabeth Farrelly is a Sydney-based columnist and author who trained in architecture and philosophy, holds a PhD in urbanism from the University of Sydney and is currently Associate Professor (Practice) at the University of NSW Graduate School of Urbanism. A columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald , she has been a Sydney City Councilor, Assistant Editor of the Architectural Review (London) and chair of the Australia Award for Urban Design. Her second book, Blubberland; the dangers of happiness (MIT Press, 2007) argues for a psychological and spiritual approach to climate change. Other books include Glenn Murcutt: Three Houses , (Phaidon, UK 1993) and Potential Difference, a collection of essays, 2012.

LLEWELLYN VAN WYK Llewellyn is an architectural scientist, specializing in advanced construction technologies, built environment professions skills development, and sustainable building and construction methodologies, and with an interest in design and construction theory. Llewellyn is a Principal Researcher in the Built Environment Unit (Building Science and Technology) at the CSIR. In addition to chairing this conference, Llewellyn is also editor of the annual Green Building Handbook and the monthly eJournal of Green Building.

GAETAN SIEW Gaetan Siew’s leadership and his vision of a world of sharing allows him to mobilize and inspire world leaders around a creative consensus unleashing the full potential of our resources. Past President of the International Union of Architects UIA, he travelled the world to meet international institutions and governments promoting greater solidarity. He continues his mission as CEO of the Global Creative Leadership Initiative focusing on transforming traditional knowledge into new technology. Lectures internationally and teaches in France and in China. He serves as board member and resource person to the EU Commission ICOMOS, Shanghai University and industry think tanks. He is currently a Board Member of Future Cities UK focusing on innovation in city integrated management.

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: L KWELE Lindiwe Kwele is Deputy City Manager: Strategy Development and Implementation. Her educational achievements include an MBA from the University of Wales, the Advanced Business Programme (strategic marketing and communication, and international management) from Natal Technikon’s Business Studies Unit, and a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Durban-Westville where she majored in Economics and Public Administration. She was previously Head of the Business Support unit at eThekwini Municipality and CEO of Durban Africa, but more recently CEO of Joburg Tourism Company at the City of Johannesburg.

HEINRICH GERSTNER Schooled in Nquamakwe (Transkei) and Cape Town, attended the Naval Gymnasium’s Naval College at Gordon’s Bay. After studying at Free State University and U.C.T., started an Architectural practice in Cape Town in 1972. The practice is mainly involved with resort housing and infrastructure, all forms of dwellings, Industrial, Commercial, Educational and with concerns as to sustainability, all aspects of greening structures.

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LLOYD RUBIDGE Lloyd has been at VDMMA since 2000 and a Director since 2007. He plays a management role in both the administration of the practice and of the project/drawing office. Lloyd has a particular interest in the Craft of Architecture, the welding of good design with appropriate technologies and processes. He continues to actively research materials, construction and sustainable technologies and has a wide range of knowledge and experience. Lloyd has long had an interest in the combination of contemporary technologies and sustainable ideas and practices. He has gained experience through a number of “green” projects, including a variety of Green Star ratedprojects.

ANTHONY ORELOWITZ, PARAGON ARCHITECTS Anthony Orelowitz is a co-director in Paragon Group, Architects and Interior Architects. The practice designs for workplace environments, retail, educational and housing. Sustainable evolution in this genre of architecture, plays a huge role in mitigating the impact we have on the earth. Paragon seeks to make responsible design, core to their work.

DION CHANG Dion Chang is an innovator, creative thinker and walking ideas bank. While his feet remain firmly planted on African soil, he uses a global perspective to source new ideas, gauge the zeitgeist and identify cutting edge trends. Dion Chang is an innovator, creative thinker and walking ideas bank. He is a soughtafter trend analyst, and while his feet remain firmly planted on African soil, he uses a global perspective to source new ideas, gauge the zeitgeist and identify cutting edge trends.

ARNO PIETERS Junior partner at Crafford and Crafford Architects, where our aim is to be involved in the design and creation of an architecture that is firmly based on the human experience of any specific environment; architecture that is as much an art as it is a craft; an architecture that places ecology as its highest priority. We call this “architecture without boundaries” because architecture is a part of the landscape; it has no beginning or end.

TIM HALL BSc, BArch Architecture (Bath UK), ARB, RIBA Tim is currently a Director of Peter Rich Architects and a founding Partner of Light Earth Designs LLP. He is currently based in Kigali, Rwanda, where he runs the Kigali office of Light Earth Designs. The practice has been exploring new sustainable building technologies and sustainable urban design initiatives Prior to working with Peter he was a Partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects who are widely known for sustainable design and innovation.

GRAHAM YOUNG Graham is a registered landscape architect and educator. He holds a degree in landscape architecture from the University of Toronto and has practiced in Canada and Africa. He is a founding director of Newtown Landscape Architects and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Department of Architecture. Graham has also written extesive on landscape architectural matters.

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MICHELLE SANDILANDS Michele is an Architect whose professional background spans a period of 29 years. Having graduated from the University of Cape Town with distinction she has worked locally and abroad in areas of Education, Housing, Sustainability and Community. Founder of MSa Michele Sandilands architects in 1999, her practice has been the recipient of many awards and continues to challenge new and innovative design ideas.

DIRK FUNHOFF Dirk Funhoff was born in Werne, Germany in 1958. He studied Chemistry in Bochum and Heidelberg, Germany and then went on to do his Ph.D. Thesis at Max-Planck-Institut in Heidelberg and his Post-Doctorate in Berkeley, California, USA. In 1988 he began working at BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. 1988-1993 he worked on research & development of polymer materials for optical applications. From 1998-2001 he was Head of Global Business Development for new Intermediates for industrial use. Strategy Development Industry Sector Management Europe. He was head of Industry Sector Management Europe and currently head of European Construction Competence Center. He is a member of the board of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN LLEWELLYN VAN WYK Llewellyn is an architectural scientist, specializing in advanced construction technologies, built environment professions skills development, and sustainable building and construction methodologies, and with an interest in design and construction theory. Llewellyn is a Principal Researcher in the Built Environment Unit (Building Science and Technology) at the CSIR. In addition to chairing this conference, Llewellyn is also editor of the annual Green Building Handbook and the monthly eJournal of Green Building.

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR NOSIZO SEBAKE Nosizo Sebake, a researcher at the CSIR, hosts the conference for a fifth time this year. In 2010 she developed the SBAT for Stadia tool, which was used to assess the sustainability performance of five FIFA World Cup stadia. She brings her skill of developing assessment tools to the housing sector, through her dissertation for her MSc degree in applied science with a specialization in architecture (by research). Her research project develops a framework for assessing the quality of external environments in social housing projects in the City of Tshwane. She has written two book chapters and ten conference papers. She has also served as a non-executive board member of the Social Housing Focus Trust (SHiFT) whose vision it is to create sustainable communities.

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PROGRAMME 09:00:

Welcome by MMC of Agriculture and Environmental Management: Cllr P.Mashaba (C.O.T)

09:10:

Introduction by Douw Steyn, Chairman of the National Recycling Forum SEPARATION AT SOURCE – OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUNICIPALITIES, MATERIALS HANDLERS AND BENEFICIATES

DESIGN OF PRODUCTS FOR RECYCLABILITY, SPECIFICATION OF MATERIALS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT (ECO PROCUREMENT)

14:00:

Speaker: Alex Lemille, Wizeimpact Topic: Circular Economy: its Concept, its Potential for South Africa & Ways to implement it

14:20:

Speaker: Reon Pienaar, Aecom Topic: Separation at the source – how the community sees it/ models for waste collection

Speaker: Kiril Dimitrov, Woolworths Foods Central Technology Topic: Factors considered by Woolworths to minimize environmental impact of its packaging

14:40:

Speaker: Gavin Heron, MD, Earth Probiotic Topic: The food waste recycling benefit

15:00:

Tea

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Panel discussion – key strategies using design and specification to enable recyclability

15:30 :

Speaker: SED M. Kolisa, City of Tshwane Topic: Landfill vs materials retrieval – opportunities for municipalities

10:30:

Tea 15:50:

Speaker: Matshidisa Mfikoe, MMC, City of Johannesburg Topic: Initiatives to drive separation at source

16:10:

The Pickers

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Panel discussion - Defining opportunities for municipalities, recyclers, and beneficiates to create value and employment

17:00:

Networking Function

09:20:

09:40:

Speaker: Ray Finch, Joel Arcus, Biowaste Technologoes, Ecovio Topic: Product innovation - creating new bio degradable materials

MINIMISING MANUFACTURING WASTE STREAMS, AND RECYCLING/BENEFICIATING PRE-CONSUMER WASTE

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11:00 :

Speaker: Herman Erdman, Redisa Topic: Advancing producer responsibility, and closing the loop to solve the problem of waste tyres in SA

11:20:

Speaker: Joshua Wallace, Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) Topic:

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Speaker: Bjoern Meth, SA Country Leader, Dupont Topic: Achieving zero landfill: how Dupont is getting to Zero Waste

12:00:

Panel discussion – key strategies to reduce pre consumer waste streams

12:30:

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SPEAKERS CLLR PERTUNIA MASHABA Petunia F Mashaba, is from Eesterrus, Pretoria. She finished her High School years in Eersterust High School and went to Rand-College and became a Teacher by Profession. She then worked on the private sector. She joined City of Tshwane Council, were she became a councillor for the local community and later was appointed as The Chief Whip of Council. She has been serving the community in council for 20yrs and is Currently The Member Of Mayoral Committee, responsible for the Department of Environmental Management and Agriculture. She also serves as a Board Member at the University of Pretoria.

DOUW STEYN Douw Steyn joined the Plastics Federation of SA (PFSA) as Environmental Officer in June 1997. He is currently the Director Sustainability at Plastics SA. He is an active member of the Plastics Global Action Team on Marine Debris, the Electronic Waste Association of SA, Chairman of the National Recycling Forum SA and a founder member/initiator of the Marine and Coastal Educators Forum, the International Coastal Clean-up SA, Clean-up SA Week and Recycling Day SA.

RAY FINCH C.E.O. of BioWaste Technologies. He holds a PHD in Health Sciences and is a Medical Doctor, specializing in Sports Medicine. His passion for the environment and entrepreneurial spirit has led him down this path of maximizing green / enviro initiatives to truly make a difference to the world and leave a lasting legacy. He is the Co-founder of BioWaste Technologies in 2011 with the goal of developing and taking to the market, some niche products which allow for sustainable green development and to assist businesses to realize the benefit of green initiatives while also reaping positive financial rewards.

KIRIL DIMITROV Graduated with: BEng in Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons) in Polymer Engineering, Masters in Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from GIBS Registered as a Professional Engineer. Worked in various positions in manufacturing, R&D and Marketing at Sappi until joining Woolworths Foods Central Technology in 2009. Currently in the role of Packaging Manager for Woolworths Foods, providing leadership and expertise in the packaging development process. Responsible to enable sustainable delivery of innovative and safe packaging of consistent quality across the Woolworths Foods business at the lowest overall cost.

HERMAN ERDMAN Hermann Erdmann is an entrepreneur and businessman who has extensive experience in the manufacturing and retail sectors having served on a number of industry-related boards. Hermann Erdmannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in environmental sustainability, transformation and empowerment of the previously disadvantaged resulted in the establishment of REDISA, and the development of the first approved Industry Waste Management Plan.

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VISION ZERO WASTE SEMINAR JOSHUA WALLACE Cape Town based Joshua Wallace has a masters (MSc) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch where he the produced second generation bio-ethanol from sugarcane bagasse. Joshua facilitates the only industrial symbiosis programme on the African continent. It is called WISP (Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme).

DR BJORN METH Bjoern Meth is the Country Leader: DuPont South Africa, as well as Sales Director: DuPont Sub-Saharan Africa. He has been with DuPont for more than 19 years, contributing to several businesses and industries and leading key DuPont initiatives in Germany, Japan and Italy.

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VISION ZERO WASTE SEMINAR REON PIENAAR Reon is a Professional Civil Engineer (ECSA 20100281). He is an Associate Engineer and Market Sector Head for Waste Services at AECOM and holds a Bachelors and Honours degree in Engineering from the University of Pretoria. He is currently also pursuing a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Waste Management from the same institution.

GAVIN HERON Gavin graduated form Rhodes University with an MA in Anthropology and promptly went into advertising. Before launching Earth Probiotic in 2010 with his wife (boss) Karen, was Group CEO of TBWA\Group\China returning to South Africa in 2009 to take up the position of Group MD at TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris.

SED M KOLISA Mthobeli Kolisa is the Strategic Executive Director for Environmental Management Services at the City of Tshwane. This portfolio includes waste management, environmental management, Parks and resorts, nature conversation, cemeteries and the CoT Fresh Produce Market. Mr Kolisa contributed to various policies and strategies related to South African local government and built considerable experience in the field of municipal infrastructure services including on aspects such as municipal services delivery institutional design options, municipal service provision strategies, municipal restructuring, financial planning and performance management across a range of municipal categories. He has a Masters Degree in Public and Development Management the Wits University School of Public and Development Management.

CLLR MATSHIDISO MFIKOE MMC Cllr Matshidiso Mfikoe in her capacity as Political Head of Environment and Corporate Service and now more recently as Political Head of Environment, Infrastructure and Services Department has made major contributions in the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda towards sustainable development. She also participated in the South African Association of Local Government (SALGA) where she is a member to the Committee on Environment (dealing with issues of water resources management, biodiversity conservation, climate change and waste management). In addition, Cllr Mfikoe is also a member of the SALGA Provincial Executive Committee responsible for Community Development.

SIMON MBATA Simon is Chairman of the SA Waste Pickers Association, and member of the International Waste Pickers Alliance Steering Committee representing Africa. He is coordinator of the Waste Pickers Pilot Project with PACSA and the DEA, and contributed to the drafting of the Packaging Industry Waste Management Plan.

FACILITATOR GORDON BROWN Gordon is CEO of media company alive2green, organisers of Sustainability Week. The company also publishes the Sustainability Series of peer reviewed Handbooks, regular magazines Green Home Magazine and the Green Business Journal, as well as a series of related websites and electronic journals. Gordon studied law and economics at UKZN and qualified as an Advocate of the High Court in 1992, before embarking on a 20 year career in media. Go figure!?

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SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES SEMINAR

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & MASTER CLASS 09:00:

Welcome by Cllr Kgosientso Ramokgopa Executive Mayor of Tshwane Introduction and Context – Llewellyn van Wyk, Conference Chair

09:30: Keynote – Dr. Elizabeth Farrelly, Architect, Academic, Author, Architectural Critic Sydney Morning Herald

10:30: Tea 11:00: Green Infrastructure – Llewellyn van Wyk, CSIR Built Environment 11:45: Sustainable Cities - Gaetan Siew, Port Louis, Mauritius 12:30: Lunch and Exhibition

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SETTING A VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES 14:00:

Keynote Speaker: Cecilia Kinuthia-Njenga – UNEP South Africa Topic: Lessons learnt from global experiences for replication in the South African context

14:30:

Speaker: Cleo Forster Topic: How SA cities can approach the sustainable cities concept

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Speaker: Amolemo Mothoagae, SED Human Settlements - City of Tshwane Topic: A shift to sustainable neighbourhoods promoting inclusive & sustainable cities

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Speaker: Sara Birch - ICLEI Africa Topic: Strategies and methods to strengthen climate change resilience for communities

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Panel and floor discussion

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CLEO FORSTER Cleo Forster is a civil engineer at WSP Group with a passion for sustainability and environmental awareness. Cleo is currently the Green Star SA AP for FNB Freedom Plaza, the first certified Green Building in Namibia which is contributing to pioneering sustainable development within the country and is currently a thought leader on a Future Cities Development in Boksburg in which WSP is addressing sustainability in a 230ha mixed use precinct. Cleo is an engineer, part time Green Building Consultant and humanitarian by nature refusing to sit in an obligatory box that defines what engineering should be.”

CECILIA NJENGA Cecilia Njenga gained a (Ph.D.), Urban Planning at Chalmers University of Technology and an (M.A.), Urban an Regional Planning from the University of Nairobi. She is Head, Sub-Regional Office and Regional Programme Coordinator, Southern Africa at UNEP. Her responsibilities at UNEP include everything from reviewing and analysing environmental trends in the region to liaising with relevant stakeholders to mainstream environmental sustainability and climate change in development processes.

SARAH BIRCH Sarah Birch has ten years of professional technical experience working in the biodiversity and climate change sectors undertaking research, advocacy, knowledge management, project development and project implementation. She has a Masters in Conservation Biology from the University of Cape Town. She joined ICLEI Africa three years ago, where she is the Manager for Climate Change, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction. Prior to joining ICLEI she worked as an international consultant throughout Africa on climate change for several years.She is passionate about advocating for, and collaborating on long term sustainable solutions to the global south that will reduce vulnerability and increase resilience in the face of climate change!

SED AMOLEMO MOTHOAGAE Ms Mothoagae is a registered Professional Town & Regional Planner, with over 15 years experience in all spheres of Government and now heading the Human Settlement Portfolio within the City. She holds a MSc: Town & Regional Planning from University of Pretoria and a Certificate in Advanced Leadership from GIBS.

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR LEMAO DORAH NTEO Ms Nteo is a sustainability specialist currently serving as a Strategic Executive Director: City Sustainability at the City of Tshwane. Ms Nteo holds an MBA from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute for Business Science (GIBS), A Master’s Degree in Environment and Development from the University of Sussex, UK; a Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Diplomacy from the University of Geneva, Switzerland and a first Degree in Environmental Health from the Tshwane University of Technology. Dorah Nteo is currently a member of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Government Advisory Group, a non-executive director of the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) board.

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PROGRAMME SUSTAINABLE ENERGY – DRIVING GHG EMISSIONS DOWN AND THE ECONOMY UP 09:00: Welcome note by MMC of Public works and Infrastructure Development: J.Masango 09:10: Dr. Rebecca Maserumule, Department of Energy Topic to be announced at the Seminar 09:30: Speaker: Ntombifuthi Ntuli, Director: Renewable Energy, Department of Trade and Industry Topic: How can the SA economy and job creation in particular be advanced through the roll out of renewable energy in SA? 09:50: Speaker: Dr Marco Lotz, Nedbank Topic: Meeting the demand for funding sustainable energy projects 10:10: Panel Discussion – Can sustainable energy provide the duel objectives of lowering GHG emissions and driving economic growth?

USING EE AMONG HIGH DEMAND USERS AS A MEANS TO REDUCE PEAK DEMAND 11:00: Speaker: Faith Mkhacwa, NCPC Topic: Creating a framework through which to drive Industrial energy efficiency 11:20: Speaker: Hanno Olinger, Sustainability Manager, Exxaro Resources Ltd Topic: Leading edge sustainable energy interventions in the mining sector 11:40: Speaker: Gareth Greggory, DeLoitte Topic: Energy modelling and planning 12:00: Speaker: Mduduzi Dlamini, National Empowerment Fund Topic: The venture capital value proposition for funding the development green economy projects 12:30: Lunch

10:30: Tea

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AT THE CITY SCALE – FORMULATING A STRATEGY TO TARGET PEAK DEMAND

15:30: Speaker: Eskom Ltd Topic: Status on demand side management

14:00:

15:50: Speaker: Denise Lundall, SANEDI Topic: Cool surfaces for South African buildings

Speaker: SED N. Mutshidza, City of Tshwane Topic: Sustainable Energy at a City Scale

14:20:

Speaker: Peter Neilson, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Topic: Preparing an interim “guideline document” for net metering

14:40:

Speaker: Jaco Cronje, Director- Operations, EES Africa Topic: Technological barriers to implementing smart grids and peak tariffs in SA cities, and key solutions

15:00:

Tea

16:10: Speaker: Sharon Blair, SAASTA Topic: Hydrogen and Fuel Technology as an alternative source of energy for SA 16:30: Panel Discussion - What is the true potential of smart grids to save energy and how soon can we see these being implemented in SA? 17:00: Networking Function

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SEMINAR

SPEAKERS CLLR JACOB MASANGO Jacob Masango is a Councellor of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality; his portfolio: Infrastructure

NTOMBIFUTHI NTULI Ntombifuthi Ntuli’s works for the National Department of Trade and Industry as a Director: Green Industries, she is responsible for facilitating the development of the local renewable energy industry and industrial climate change response. She holds an MPhil Degree in Energy Studies (University of Johannesburg) for which she received a German Young Researchers Recognition. Before joining the dti, she spent 3 years at the Embassy of Denmark working as a Coordinator for the Business to Business Programme, where she facilitated business linkage between Danish and South African companies. Prior to that she spent 8 years in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality working on Energy and Climate Change programmes.

SANEDI is a Schedule 3A state owned entity that was established by the National Energy Act of 2008, Act 34, as a successor to the previously created South African National Energy Research Institute (SANERI) and the National Energy Efficiency Agency (NEEA). The main function of SANEDI is to direct, monitor and conduct applied energy research and development, demonstration and deployment as well to undertake specific measures to promote the uptake of Green Energy and Energy Efficiency in South Africa. SANEDI comprises of 2 PORTFOLIOs: A. Advanced Research and Development B. Energy Efficiency Each PORTFOLIO is divided into PROGRAMMES: A. Advanced Research and Development • Advanced Fossil Fuels • Clean Energy Solutions • Data & Knowledge Management • Green Transport • Smart Grids • Working for Energy B. Energy Efficiency

T: +27 010 201 4800 F: +27 010 201 4820 E: information@sanedi.org.za www.sanedi.org.za

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SEMINAR

DR MARCO LOTZ - NEDBANK Marco Lotz is the Sustainability Carbon Specialist within Nedbank’s Enterprise Governance and Compliance Division. He has a BSc and an MSc in engineering from the University of Stellenbosch and a Phd from the University of Pretoria. Among his range of roles at Nedbank are the management, monitoring and reduction of the group’s carbon footprint and contributing to the development of the group’s policies on electricity, climate change, liquid fuels and diverse environmental matters. He also liaises with clients and external parties in the implementation of sustainability projects and acts as a centre of excellence and thought leadership in the climate change and green economy developments spaces

FAITH MKHACWA - NCPC Faith Mkhacwa joined NCPC-SA in 2011 as a member of the Industrial Energy Efficiency Project (IEE Project) team. The successes she achieved in supporting companies through Energy Management System (EnMS) and Energy Systems Optimisation (ESO) resulted in her being given the responsibility of managing the Chemicals, Plastics Fabrication, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals sector in the broader RECP activities of the Centre. She is also a UNIDO-certified energy expert in EnMS and has co-facilitated or presented a number of EnMS and ESO training courses.

HANNO OLINGER Hanno Olinger is the Manager of Sustainability at Exxaro Resources and is responsible for setting the sustainability strategy of the organisation and for all corporate reporting to the Board and external stakeholders. Hanno holds undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and certificates from WITS, Pretoria and Cambridge Universities.

GARETH GREGGORY Gareth is the Alternative Energy I Energy Modelling and Planning leader (Africa) in the Strategy and Innovation Deloitte Consulting Division, 2014. His business experience covers numerous sectors including FMCG, trade, technology (mCommerce) and energy /utilities. For a significant period Gareth has been directly involved in the establishment, launch and growth of new companies in South Africa. His experience in the Energy & Renewable Energy Sector includes Energy Economics, Policy, Modelling/Planning, Technology, as well as the Geographic and Political aspects of Energy. Innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability are prominent characteristic of Gareth’s value proposition. BCom l BSc Honours

DENISE LUNDALL Denise Lundall is Project Officer (Energy Efficiency) at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). She is responsible for the development of a Cool Surfaces Programme in SA and has been instrumental in establishing the Cool Surfaces Association in South Africa. She is spearheading a number of projects that are designed to limit the consumption of energy, particularly within the residential sector. She has extensive experience in renewable energy as well, having completed her training in Germany.

PETER NEILSON Mr Neilson obtained his National Higher Diploma, Electrical Engineering. In 1991 he was presented with the Government Certificate of Competency for Electrical Engineers. From 1992-2000 Mr Neilson was the Assistant Town Electrical Engineer and Deputy Town Electrical Engineer of the Uitenhage Municipality between 2000-2004. In 2004 he was appointed as Director Projects at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Mr Neilson has addressed delegates and chaired numerous meetings and led a vast amount of workshops.

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… transforming lives by educating a new generation of young scientists

TRANSFORM The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) is opening people’s eyes to the wonder of science by listening and communicating; by engaging with them and making them aware of new scientific knowledge; by working together and sharing the excitement of science; and by building a new generation of young scientists. For more information visit www.saasta.ac.za

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SED NNDWAMATO TOM MUTSHIDZA SED Mutshidza has a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical Engineering and is currently completing his dissertation for the Master of Technology Degree in Electrical Engineering as well as his MBA mini-dissertation. He has lectured in Power Engineering. In 2008 he joined the Department of Energy as Deputy Director and joined the CSIR as the Energy and Environmental Stewardship Manager. Career highlights include managing the independent greenfield open-cycle gas turbines projects, developingand negotiating Power Purchase Agreements with Renewable Energy Independent Procurement Programme , and negotiating and concluding funding packages for the Eskom Build Programme with the World Bank and African Development Bank.

ANDRĂ&#x2030; DE KLERK Andre De Klerk is IDM Regional Project Manager and Senior Advisor: DSM IDM: Gauteng / Ekurhuleni. He has a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current: Instrumentation and Control and Instrumentation, Digital Electronics & Digital Design) from the Vaal Triangle Technicon. He als has a BCom Quantitive Management and Industrial Psychology; Hons BCom Industrial Psychology and Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management all from UNISA.

JACO CRONJE Jaco Cronje is the Operations Director at EES Africa (Pty) Ltd and a registered Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronic). He has been involved in Project Directorship and Management of amongst others, FIFA World Cup Stadia, urban surveillance projects, ICT system design and implementation projects in the retail and hospitality industry.

MDUDUZI DLAMINI Mduduzi Dlamini is a venture capitalist and entreprneur and holds post graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management and Finance. His local and international work experience spans engineering and financial services in the employ of global stock exchange-listed firms. He currently manages a South African-domiciled hybrid Venture Capital/ Private Equity Fund valued at in excess of ZAR30 billion.

DR. SHARON BLAIR Prior to joining HySA/Catalysis at UCT, Dr Blair had over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant in the fields of nanomaterials, batteries and fuel cells. During this time she has led various technology development teams working at the leading edge of science in these areas and subsequently advised executive management teams on business and funding strategies. She is Key Programme Manager, Portable Power for HySA/Catalysis, responsible for delivering commercially viable prototypes and products in 50W-5kW range with a key mandate to support the development of the fuel cell supply chain in South Africa, including the beneficiation of platinum group metals.

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PROGRAMME TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 09:00: Welcome by Cllr George Matjila, MMC Roads and Transport, City of Tshwane 09:10: Speaker: Angela Andrews, Department of Transport and Roads, Gauteng Province Topic: Keynote 09:40: Speaker: Dr Vaughan Mostert , University of Johannesburg Topic: Are recent mega investments in the transport sector helping to set SA on a more sustainable development path?

11:10: Speaker: SED P. Letlonkane; SED L. Madlala, City of Tshwane Topic: Projects and initiatives exemplifying integrated public transport 11:40: Speaker: Vincent Truter, Cycology Topic: Sustainable electric mobility

10:10: Speaker: T Manyathi, Department of Transport, eThekwini Municipality Topic: Urban planning for integrated public and non-motorised transport

12:10: Panel discussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what are the key recent advances towards a more sustainable transport system? What is the next set of interventions required to step up this key set of objectives?

10:40: Tea

12:30: Lunch

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TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY SEMINAR

SPEAKERS MMC GEORGE MATJILA George Matjila is a member of the Mayoral Comittee at the City of Tshwane Metropolitan municipality; his portfolio: Transport

ANGELA ANDREWS Ms. Andrews has been a Director for Transport Policy and Intergovenmental Relations in the Department under the Transport Branch for the past six (6) years, previously dealing with organisational policy development under Governance. Together with a small team she consulted various stakeholders in pulling together some of the initiatives aimed at either directly or indirectly greening the transport environment into an internal provincial policy.

DR VAUGHAN MOSTERT Dr Vaughan Mostert is a senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg. He developed a love for public transport early in life and has continued, over a period of many years, to pursue his interest in the topic, both on an academic and a practical level. Some of his views on transport can be found online: “focus hopping off”.

T MANYATHI Thami Manyathi is head of EThekwini Transport Authority (ETA), a position he has held since September 2010.Before joining the ETA, he was head of Department of Transport & Public Works in the Western Cape. He has also worked for KwaZulu Natal Department of Transport, The council for Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR) and JHK & Associates in San Francisco. He holds a Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering from UC Berkeley (USA); and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town.

SED PHEKO LETLONKANE Pheko Letlonkane was born in North West Province, obtained his Master’s Degree in Transportation Studies at the University of Cape Town. He has worked as Transportation Planner for all three Metropolitan Municipalities in Gauteng namely City of Johannesburg, City of Ekurhuleni and City of Tshwane. In 2012 he was appointed as Executive Director: Transportation Planning and 2013 promoted to Strategic Executive Director for the Roads and Transport Department. He is responsible for Transport Operations, Transportation Planning including the development of the Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan, Design Construction and Maintenance of roads, stormwater and transport facilities, Management and Operation of Tshwane Bus Services as well as Wonderboom Airport.

VINCENT TRUTER Vincent Truter is a Cycologyst from brand strategy to creative direction Vincent Truter is a cross disciplinary creative mind with a passion for sustainability and a penchant for subversion. Truter holds multiple masters degrees obtained across the world - from Sweden to Japan. Building on his awarded career in the creative and branding industries Vincent is now taking a two-weeled journey with his electric bicycle and green mobility company called Cycology. He is a gifted public speaker and facilitator that is passionate about making profit and purpose meet. Join him as he takes you on a twowheeled journey that connects people, places and passions that make green mobility a reality for South Africans.

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CLEANTECH INCUBATION SEMINAR

17TH JUNE 2014 : THE CLIMATE INNOVATION CENTRE

PROGRAMME ABOUT THE INNOVATION HUB The Innovation Hub, a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is Africa’s first internationally accredited Science Park and a full member of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP). It is strategically located in Tshwane, South Africa’s executive capital in the ‘smart’ province of Gauteng. As the leading knowledge-intensive business cluster in South Africa, The Innovation Hub implements initiatives identified in the Gauteng Innovation Strategy and Green Economy strategy to advance the economic development and growth of the province through innovation. The Innovation Hub has created a unique space for high-tech entrepreneurs, world-class businesses, academics, researchers and venture capitalists to meet, network and prosper.

08:00: Arrival and registration 08:30: Welcome Dr Charity Mbileni: Senior Manager Green and Sustainable Development Projects, The Innovation Hub 08:35: Introduction to Green Economy Noxolo Mthembu: HOD:Green Economy, GDED 08:50: The Importance of cleantech development Yatish Sewgoolam, Technology Innovation Agency 09:10 : The Climate Innovation Centre Liza Nodada: Business Planner, CIC @ The Innovation Hub 09:30: Green Learnership 2014 Learners Experience

ABOUT THE CLIMATE INNOVATION CENTRE The Climate Innovation Centre (CIC) established at TIH has a mandate to support innovators, entrepreneurs and SMMEs in developing cutting edge technologies and business models to provide climate change & sustainable environmental solutions to address local challenges. A specific focus of the CIC is the fostering of low carbon technologies which are inclusive in nature or, at least, have a demonstrable potential for mass deployment especially for the low income strata of the South African population, primarily in Gauteng Province. The CIC seeks to consolidate the Gauteng Province’s position as the economic engine of South Africa and leader in creating sustainable climate change mitigation and adaptation pathways, in support of the provincial and national governments’ Climate Change commitments. The range of services and support available from the CIC for qualifying projects include: financial support, technical and business advisory and mentoring, proof of concept funding and links to other local and international financing institutions, as well as incubation at The Innovation Hub.

09:45: Maxum Business Incubation Fredell Jacobs – GM: Enterprise and Skills development, The Innovation Hub 10:00: Tea Break 10:15: Envisaged Future - Value Chain Innovation and Redesign for Sustainable Development Raldu Nel: Blank Canvas 10:45: Facilitated panel discussion - Opportunities for SME’s in the Green Economy Dr Charity Mbileni: Senior Manager Green Economy and Sustainable Development Projects, The Innovation Hub Dr Murunwa Makwarela - Entrepreneur Noxolo Mthembu - GDED 12:30: Q & A 13:00: Closing remarks Niveshen Govender: Specialist: Green Economy, CIC @ THe Innovation Hub 13:05: Lunch

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SPEAKERS DR CHARITY MBILENI Dr Charity Mbileni is a Senior Manager responsible for the Climate Innovation Centre and Green Projects at the Innovation Hub. She holds a PhD in Chemistry degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is currently pursuing her MBA with Edinburgh Business School, Scotland. Together with her team, she is spearheading innovative and technological development projects such as the Climate Innovation Centre – which is centred around entrepreneurship and innovation in the climate technology space.

NIVESHEN GOVENDER Mr Niveshen Govender is a Specialist: Green Economy at the Climate Innovation Centre and Sustainable Development Projects at The Innovation Hub. He has obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Sciences and is currently pursuing a certification in Project Management with the University of Pretoria. At the Climate Innovation Centre, Niveshen promotes the development of entrepreneurship and innovation in the climate technology space while implementing the strategies of the Gauteng Province.

LIZA NODADA Ms Liza Nodada is a Business Planner in the Climate Innovation Centre at The Innovation Hub. She holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Management and is currently pursuing her MPhil in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management with the University of Pretoria. She is passionate about working with entrepreneurs in the CleanTech space.

NOXOLO MTEMBU Ms Noxolo Mtembu is a Sector Specialist with extensive experience in Renewable Energy and the Climate Changes Sciences. At the Department of Economic Development she heads up the Green Economy PMO, this office is tasked with implementation of the Green Economy Strategy for Gauteng. In addition to this the functions of the PMO are the conceptualizing of key economic infrastructure for green economy projects and creating employment opportunities in the Green Economy sector through Innovation and market interventions.

FREDELL JACOBS Mr Fredell Jacobs currently leads the Enterprise and Skills Development team at The Innovation Hub. He is passionate about entrepreneurship capacity development which is grounded in entrepreneurship ecosystem methodology. Fredell holds a Certificate in Leadership Development from WBS, a MBA from the same institution and completed an executive development programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business.

DR MAKWARELA Dr Makwarela is a CEO of TAHAL SA (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of TAHAL GROUP International with its headquarters in Israel. Dr Makwarela holds a PhD in Genetic Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Makwarela is currently a member of the Climate Innovation Centre’s Panel of Technical Experts and a member various company boards.

RALDU NEL Mr Raldu Nel is the Founder and Managing Director of Blank Canvas International (BCI), a Proudly South African Management Consultancy offering World-class Innovation for Sustainability™ Culture Transition Programmes. Also a Executing Director of SOA. BCI, in coalition with Frost & Sullivan and the Change Agent, is currently co-directing and spearheading Sustain our Africa (SOA), a active cross industry & quadro helix sustainability collaboration network, which acts as a catalyst for change.

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PROGRAMME SESSIONS SUPPLY SIDE 9:00:

9:10:

Welcome by Cllr J. Ngonyama, MMC of Housing and Sustainable Human Settlement Development, City of Tshwane Speaker: Neil Van Wyk, National Water Resource Planning, Department of Water and Sanitation Topic: Current water resources status and availability

9:30:

Speaker: Meagan Donnelly, Randwater Topic: City scale water resources

9:50:

Speaker: Dean Muruven, Nedbank Topic: Economics of water

10:10: Panel discussion

DR THOMAS GYEDU-ABABIO 11:00: Speaker: Professor Sabelo Mhlanga Topic: Nanotechnology application in the water sector 11:20: Speaker: Dr. Ernst Baard, Executive Director of Biodiversity, CapeNature Topic: Managing and restoring the Western Cape’s water factories 11:40: Speaker: Mokena Mokeka, Mokeka Designs Topic to be announced 12:00: Speaker: Zipporah Maubane, Coca-Cola SA Topic: Private sector water efficiency initiatives implemented at their plant

10:30: Tea 12.30: Lunch

COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT (INCIDENTS) 14:00: Speaker: Richard Holden, TCTA Topic: Reacting to incidents – AMD in the Witwatersrand basin 14:20: Speaker: Dr Thomas Gyedu-Ababio, Inkomati Topic: Water Security in the Inkomati Water Management Area (WMA) 14:40: Speaker: N. Mutshidza, Strategic Executive Director, City Of Tshwane Topic: Case Study on Compliance/Enforcement

INDUSTRY – ASSISTING TO PREVENT A WATER CRISIS 15:30: Speaker: Olufemi Fasemore, Hitachi Topic: Operational and maintenance system and asset management tool for water and waste water facility 15:50: Speaker: Annelie Swanepoel, Algologist, Randwater Topic: Algae and what it means in the water 16:10: Speaker: Jeremy Taylor, Water Rhapsody Topic: Water sustainability – our responsibility

15:00: Tea

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WATER RESOURCE SEMINAR

SPEAKERS CLLR JOSHUA NGONYAMA Cllr Joshua Ngonyama, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing and Sustainable Human Settlement Development. His background in corporate governance includes being Chief Executive Officer of the Kerk Street City Improvement District for 10 years; executive member of the Tshwane Chamber of Commerce and Industry for 12 years; and an administrative judge of the Gauteng Development Tribunal for 14 years. Politically, Cllr Ngonyama served as: Secretary of the Metalworkers Union from 1980 to 1986; member of the ANC Executive Committee since 1992; area board chairperson from 2004 to 2007; and member of the Civilian Oversight Committee of the Metro Police from 2006 to 2011.

NIEL VAN WYK--DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS Niel van Wyk is a Professional Engineer that has been working in the water field for 40 years. He is currently holds the position of Chief Engineer National Water Planning (East) with the Department of Water and Sanitation. Extensive experience includes water resource planning, transboundary water management, water and the environment and civil construction.

MEAGAN DONNELLY Ms Meagan Donnelly has an MSc in Biological Sciences and joined the Water Wise team at Rand Water in 2011 where she currently coordinates environmental education and awareness initiatives aimed at the adult market. These initiatives aim to improve awareness about water conservation and encourage the implementation of water conservation practices.

DEAN MURUVEN Dean Muruven is the Water Source Areas Programme Manager with WWF and is currently busy with a PhD looking at sulphate reducing bacteria as a practical means to treat AMD. He began his career at Goldfields Driefontein operation and has since moved to hold positions as the Senior Environmental Project Manager at the MSA Group and the Environmental and Mining Consultant for Royal Bafokeng Holdings. He has published papers on water research in the Air, Soil and Water Research Journal.

DR THOMAS GYEDU-ABABIO Dr Thomas Gyedu-Ababio has a PhD in Aquatic Ecotoxicology. He has 24 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work experience (8 as a science educator and 17 in water resource and aquatic biodiversity management). Thomas worked for Rand Water for six years managing the Vaal Dam Catchment before joining South African National Parks as a water resources manager in the Kruger National Park (KNP). After 10 years in the KNP, he joined the Inkomati Catchment Management as the Chief Operations Officer (acting as CEO) a year ago.

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TCTA is a state-owned liability management entity responsible for bulk raw water infrastructure development

The Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) is proud to contribute towards a system aimed at delivering water to the citizens of South Africa. As the country celebrates 20 years of democracy, the TCTA continues to work together with the South African government to provide sustainable water infrastructure to propel the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic growth.

2 (MMTS2), Komati Water Scheme Augmentation Project (KWSAP), Olifants River Water Resource Development Project Phase 2 (ORWRDP2), Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP), Metsi Bophelo Borehole Project and the Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Projects.

For more than 25 years, TCTA has had an enviable track record when it comes to infrastructure development. Our work includes the construction of: Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; South African portion of the Delivery Tunnel North, Berg Water Project (BWP), Vaal River Eastern Subsystem Augmentation Project (VRESAP), Mooi-Mgeni Transfer Scheme Phase

Since 1986, we have played a pivotal role in bringing water to the economic nerve-centre of our country, Gauteng Province. The special role of TCTA can be seen in the water that flows from the dams in the mountains of Lesotho, through tunnels to South Africa, giving birth to new enterprises and meeting the critical needs of households and communities.

For more information on TCTA visit: www.tcta.co.za or call +2712 6831200

WATER RESOURCE SEMINAR

DR ERNST BAARD Dr Ernst Baard, Executive Director: Biodiversity Support has been with CapeNature for over 30 years. He and his team supply strategic and operational decision support to conservation managers relating to the protection and maintenance of threatened biodiversity and healthy ecological infrastructure in the Western Cape

MOKENA MAKEKA Mokena Makeka directs Makeka Design Lab, an international award-winning Architecture practice. He has advised the SA Minister of Human Settlements, sat on the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council for Design, and is the winner of the Gold Loerie Award for Communication Design in 2011. He is adjunct professor at GSAPP, Columbia University in New York, and the WITS 2014 Resident Equity Scholar in the School of architecture and planning. He also serves on the South African Creative Industries Federation.

RICHARD HOLDEN Richard Holden is a Business Analyst at TCTA. He has over 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the water sector having being involved in the smallest water and sanitation projects in the farthest reaches of the Northern Cape through to the major dams and water transfer schemes constructed by TCTA. His involvement in the Acid Mine Drainage Project on the Witwatersrand has been in the stakeholder engagement and the development of a sustainable funding model

PROFESSOR SABELO MHLANGA Professor Sabelo Mhlanga is an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Director of Sabi-Nano Trading CC, a company that specialises in nanotechnology in South Africa. Professor Mhlanga completed his PhD at the University of Witwatersrand, where he distinguished himself as an excellent researcher and academic citizen. He has received a number of awards during his academic career included the Sasol Postgraduate Award and DST/CoE-SM for the best PhD student. He has contributed in many ways to the science community in South Africa including the SANi, pioneering the formation of the SANi student chapter and the Nanoscience Young Researcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Symposia. Professor Mhlanga further works with SAASTA on projects such as National Schools Debates Competition, Role Modelling Campaigns and Media Round Tables. He has attended a number of advanced courses on nanotechnology including the ESONN 2012 in France. Professor Mhlanga is a naturally hardworking, intelligent, well organises, charming, friendly and highly motivating person.

NNDWAMATO THOMAS MUTSHIDZA Nndwamato Thomas Mutshidza is the Strategic Executive Director for Services Infrastructure at City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PROACTIVE ACID MINE DRAINAGE STRATEGY BY THE

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY

lthough mining is known to be one of the sectors that contribute a huge percentage to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through foreign direct investment, it also has a high negative externality through pollution of water resources. The decant of acid mine drainage in the West Rand as well as potential for decant in the central and Eastern compartments of the Witwatersrand where polluted groundwater has been predicted to rise to critical levels bears testimony to this. The decant of highly acidic mine water to the receiving water bodies is known to cause widespread pollution as well as impact negatively on the aquatic ecosystem or health of the river. To avoid a similar situation from happening in the Inkomati Water Management Area, the Inkomati Catchment Management Agency (ICMA) has initiated a study to develop a pro-active acid mine drainage strategy. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent and number of abandoned mines as well as establish the measures that are currently implemented by operational mines to prevent the migration of acid mine water to the environment through decant. Where shortcomings or gaps are identified, the strategy will propose measures that need to be taken to plug such gaps. The importance of this strategy is that it is pro-active and not reactive. In other words it anticipates possible future decants and problems associated with acid

mine drainage and proposes measures that need to be implemented to avoid that eventuality from materialising. It is envisaged that operational mines will be able to buy in to the study and implement the proposed measures, which will be discussed with them. Where co-operation is lacking, such measures can be instructed through notices and directives for mines to implement. The biggest headache is the abandoned mines, which are the liability of government to rehabilitate and implement measures to prevent or minimise impacts to the environment and more specifically impact to the water resources. The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is responsible for this function in co-operation with the Department of Water Affairs. It must be mentioned that DMR is looking at abandoned mines in the whole country and not just in the Inkomati Water Management Area. This makes the prioritisation of abandoned mines for rehabilitation a rather complex process to deal with since it is a national competency. This strategy will play a critical role in prioritising hotspots for purposes of rehabilitation. It will also assist in structuring and focussing the attention of the ICMA on the prevention of acid mine drainage now through inspections, rather than at a later stage. This strategy is mostly applicable to abandoned and existing mines, but for new mines, the ICMA has taken an approach that acknowledges the sensitivity of the water management area. The sensitivity of the area results

from the fact that Eskom, a strategic water user depends on this system for its water for power generation as well as the fact that the catchment has international obligations. Consequently, all new mines in the upper reaches of the Komati River, which have a potential to impact on the Nooitgedacht and Vygeboom dams, are expected to have a financial provision set aside upfront before their licenses are issued for the construction of treatment plants during the operation of the mine or after closure depending on when the need arise. The need is dependent on the period during which decant is expected or predicted to occur. The development of the strategy is at an advanced stage. The first draft has already been submitted by the service provider to the ICMA for review. The review has been completed and the final draft is expected by the end of the financial year or beginning of the new financial year.

WATER RESOURCE SEMINAR

DR. OLUFEMI FASEMORE Dr. Olufemi Fasemore has a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has worked in oil and gas service sector, water and petrochemical industry. He has over 9 years’ experience in water, waste water and utility systems. His experience spans, front end engineering design, detail engineering, construction, commissioning and start up, operational; support project management and controls experience. He is currently a senior Technology Specialist at Hitachi- Europe

ANNELIE SWANEPOEL Annelie is currently employed as Senior Scientist in the Hydrobiology Laboratory of Rand Water’s Analytical Services. She has an M.Sc. in Botany from the North West University and is currently busy with a Ph.D. on the development of prediction models regarding cyanobacteria and cyanobacteria-related organic compounds.

JEREMY TAYLOR Jeremy started Water Rhapsody in 1994. Since then, he has installed many thousands of water saving devices for clients that have saved hundreds of millions of litres of water. All the systems installed today by the Water Rhapsody Franchisees are products of his innovations, ideas and developments.

FACILITATOR GARTH BARNES Coupled with 18 years’ experience in the advertising, marketing and environmental sector, Garth also holds a graduate diploma in marketing management, an undergraduate degree in environmental management and has just recently completed his Master’s degree which explored the relationship between water stewardship, values and social learning. He has recently resigned as National Conservation Director of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) and is currently exploring future opportunities within the private sector.

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PROGRAMME CSIR INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE 19 JUNE

SESSIONS

SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATED REPORTING 09:00:

Corporate sustainability and reporting overview South Africa Speaker: Nicola Robins (Incite) Overview: The power of shared values in the business case strategy

09:30:

Integrated reporting Speaker: Kerri Savin (Nedbank) Topic: Strategic objectives, challenges and lessons learned

10:00:

Integrated reporting and the IIRC <IR> Framework: progress and developments Speaker: Pieter Conradie (Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership) <IR> Framework report back; Key issues addressed

10:30:

Tea

11:00:

Using and linking GRI Guidelines with other sustainability systems & frameworks Speaker: Douglas Kativu (GRI) Topic: The need for integration of systems and standards; understanding and applying the GRI linkages with IIRC, ISO 26000, UNGC and CDP

11:30:

Panel discussion and audience participation: Speaker: Douglas Kativu (GRI); Pieter Conradie (Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership; Kerri Savin (Nedbank) Topic: Applying reporting and assurance principles effectively

SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMICS AND THE BUSINESS CASE 13:30:

Panel discussion – The economics of carbon Carbon tax and resource efficiency Carbon offsets – applying the principles as per recently launched paper Opportunities for industry Alex Hetherington (Carbon Calculated), Franz Rentel (Climate Neutral Group), To be confirmed (National Cleaner Production Centre)

15:00:

Panel discussion – Business opportunities within the context of sustainability The business-case: measuring performance against objectives South African success stories Access to finance and economic incentives Green jobs Kerri Savin (Nedbank), Elize Hattingh (Green Talent), Speaker from Green Fund (to be confirmed)

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SPEAKERS

PIETER CONRADIE Pieter is the Programme Director: Integrated Reporting at the University of Pretoria. He is a chartered accountant by training and he is current studying towards his Masters in the field of Responsible Leadership. He previously worked as a teacher, accountant, auditor and management consultant a variety of Public and Private sector organisations.

DOUGLAS KATIVU Douglas heads the Global Reporting Initiative Focal Point South Africa responsible for advancing GRI’s mission in priority countries namely Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa. Before taking up the substantive position with the organization, Douglas served on the GRI Stakeholder Council for 5 years, and the G4 Supply Chain Working Group. Douglas has more than 10-years work experience on sustainability initiatives in Africa. He was a resource person in setting up the Corporate Responsibility Forum Liberia, and Responsible Business Initiative- DRC. Douglas was a member of the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility guidance standard expert group, country representative for Air Pollution Information Network Africa, Agribusiness Accountability Initiative Africa Forum, and Juror on the SEED Initiative for action on Sustainable Development and Green Economy. Douglas holds tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management and Applied Physics.

NICOLA ROBINS Intergrated reporting: performance and prospects on creating shared value strategist and coach, Nicola Robins is director and co-founder at Incite, an international advisory network based in South Africa and focused on emerging markets. Over the past 20 years, she has helped companies build competitiveness by delivering social value in Africa, Europe, Australia and China. Nicola is certified with the global Shared Value Initiative and has an MSc in Industrial Environmental Management from Yale University.

NEIL MORRIS

Neil is a Chartered Accountant and a Registered Auditor. He works at KPMG and has been a partner since 2007. Neil has lead KPMG’s Climate Change and Sustainability practice where he specialised in Sustainability Assurance and Climate Change advisory services. He is Chairman of the IRBA’s Sustainability Standing Committee and also the Chairman of the IIRC Assurance Technical Collaboration Group.

KERRI SAVIN (NEDBANK)

With a back ground in Public Relations and Communication, Kerri Savin is the Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Nedbank Group. Responsibilities, in addition to managing key aspects of the group’s engagement with stakeholders, include the integration of sustainability into Nedbank’s strategy, implementation of Fair Share 2030 and integrated reporting. Before joining Nedbank Group she headed the Communication Practice at Alexander Forbes Financial Services.

ALEX HETHERINGTON

Alex Hetherington is an independent sustainability strategist and a founding partner of carbon measurement consultancy, Carbon Calculated. Since 2008, Carbon Calculated has conducted carbon footprints, third party verification and CDP submissions for many of South Africa’s leading bluechip companies.

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BARRY BREDENKAMP (SANEDI) Barry Bredenkamp is Senior Manager, Energy Efficiency at SANEDI.

FRANZ RENTEL (CLIMATE NEUTRAL GROUP) Franz Rentel BSc (Biochemistry) MSc (Environmental Management) is a carbon market specialist with over nine yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the sector. Key expertise includes carbon market mechanisms, carbon finance and sales, carbon management, project development and clean technology. Franz has accumulated significant experience in working with diverse businesses on their carbon management and offsetting strategies.

ELIZE HATTINGH (GREEN TALENT) Elize`s work started in 2009, focusing on researching and facilitating Green Job development and she is seen as a specialist consultant in sustainability-related career fields. She recently completed her Masters in Sustainable Development at the University of Stellenbosch/Sustainability Institute. As a certified climate reality leader, she forms part of an extraordinary group of people from around the world that are unified around the same cause, spreading the truth about climate change and inspiring action on the climate crisis. She is a sustainability career developer, green collar internship activist, social entrepreneur, sustainability educator and career researcher.

MR INNOCENT SIZIBA

Innocent Siziba is the Portfolio Manager for the Green Fund at the Development Bank of Southern Africa.Â In this position, he is responsible for investment strategy, investment processes and the investment portfolio. Innocent has worked for organisations including Deloitte, the Innovation Fund, (now Technology Innovation Agency) and Grindrod in various roles dealing with investment finance, strategy, innovation and technology commercialization. He has been involved in the assessment and investment decision making on a number of innovative green technology and renewable energy projects. Innocent is a CFA charterholder.

FACILITATOR LLOYD MACFARLANE

Lloyd is the Chief Executive and founder of GSA Campbell Consulting and a Director at Alive2green. GSA Campbell provides strategy, sustainability and marketing services to corporates and SME companies and Alive2green is a leading sustainability media company that owns and operates conferences, exhibitions, handbooks, magazines and electronic media properties within the broader sector of sustainability. Lloyd has an MBA and a BSocSci and also possesses relevant qualifications and experience in reporting, marketing, assurance and strategy. Lloyd is the Editor of the Green Business Journal as well as the Sustainability and Integrated Reporting Handbook.

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PROGRAMME

SESSIONS

09:30 EraldFelix MC / Welcome & Introduction 10:00 Dr Anthony Turton Mining, Industry and Tourism Sustainability 10:30 Heidi van der Watt Sustainable Tourism& the next 20 years