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When

August 27 - 30, 2024 GMT+2

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ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

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Day 1

( 08/27/2024 )

Day 2

( 08/28/2024 )

Day 3

( 08/29/2024 )

Day 4

( 08/30/2024 )

Conference Registration

Conference Registration

14:00

17:30

Pre-Conference: Registration
Registration - Hunters Rest conference facility

18:00

20:30

Cocktail Evening: The Grove
Chair: Monique Sham - ETAZAPoster: Balancing biodiversity conservation and renewable energy: Should renewable energy projects be developed within National Protected Area Expansion Strategy focus areas?Helen Antonopoulos - CSIRPoster: Renewable Energy in Mpumalanga (South Africa) - On a Wing or a Prayer?Gavin Cowden - DARDLEAPoster: Closure of mines through an ESG lensNatasha Smythe - SLR ConsultingPoster: The potential role of remote sensing and machine learning in water quality monitoring: A ca...
Chair: Monique Sham - ETAZA

Poster: Balancing biodiversity conservation and renewable energy: Should renewable energy projects be developed within National Protected Area Expansion Strategy focus areas?
Helen Antonopoulos - CSIR

Poster: Renewable Energy in Mpumalanga (South Africa) - On a Wing or a Prayer?
Gavin Cowden - DARDLEA

Poster: Closure of mines through an ESG lens
Natasha Smythe - SLR Consulting

Poster: The potential role of remote sensing and machine learning in water quality monitoring: A case study on the use of visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy to predict heavy metal concentrations in the water and sediment of the uMngeni Estuary in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Suvasha Ramcharan - CSIR

Poster: Challenges faced in Renewable Energy Cluster Projects
Andisiwe Mkhize - SLR Consulting

Poster: Assessment of Just Energy Transition impact to the vulnerable communities within the coal region of the Mpumalanga Province
Fezile Moyana - DARDLEA

Poster: Barriers and opportunities to the implementation of clean energy initiatives: a platinum mine case study
Nongaka Khaas - NWU

Poster: NEMA and Onshore Gas Exploration - sustainably making a square peg, fit a round hole
Theo Wicks - SLR Consulting

Poster: Challenges of Managing Resettlement: Lessons learned through a Socio-Economic Study of a resettled community
Nontethelelo Dlamini - SLR Consutling

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Plenary Session - OrchardSession 1: OrchardSession 2: The ChapelSession 3: The GroveSession 4: OrchidSession 5: The ChapelSession 6: The GroveSession 7: OrchardSession 8: The ChapelSession 9: The GrovePlenary Session - OrchardRustenBurger: Build a burger night & Evening Activity

Plenary Session - Orchard

Day 1 (28 August) - Chair: Sean O'Beirne Day 2 (29 August) - Chair: Zama Mkhize Day 3 (30 August) - Chair: Tshinanne Mutshatshi

08:00

08:05

Conference Opening (President of IAIAsa) - Corné Niemandt

08:05

08:10

Welcome Address
Welcome (Conference Chair) – Tshinanne Mutshatshi – Eskom - National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)

08:10

08:45

Keynote Address
Chief Executive Officer at South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) - Shonisani Munzhedzi

08:45

08:55

Showcase Sponsor - ENVASS

Session 1: Orchard

Venue: Orchard Sub-Theme: Achieving Biodiversity Conservation/Protection Beyond the Regulatory Framework Chair: Mohlamatsane Mokhatla

09:00

09:20

Developing a 30-by-30 Landscape Planning Tool for South Africa: balancing the need for conservation, agriculture and renewable energy.
Developing a 30-by-30 Landscape Planning Tool for South Africa: balancing the need for conservation, agriculture and renewable energy.
Oliver Cowan - EWT

09:20

09:40

Integrated Water Resource and Environmental Management of Groundwater Development/Abstraction within Hermanus (Western Cape).
Integrated Water Resource and Environmental Management of Groundwater Development/Abstraction within Hermanus (Western Cape).
Kim Parker - Umvoto

09:40

10:00

The application of Standards in pursuit of Sustainable Development. When is “Enough” Enough?
The application of Standards in pursuit of Sustainable Development. When is “Enough” Enough?
Richard Summers - Richard Summers Inc

10:00

10:20

The Integration of Land Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Practices in sustainable Food Systems of Africa: A Systematic Review.
The Integration of Land Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Practices in sustainable Food Systems of Africa: A Systematic Review.
Monde Rapiya - UP

Session 2: The Chapel

Venue: The Chapel Sub-Theme: Harmony in Innovation Chair: Tshinanne Mutshatshi

09:00

09:20

Current and future risks of biodiversity loss through the analysis of land use land cover change and climate variability in South Africa.
Current and future risks of biodiversity loss through the analysis of land use land cover change and climate variability in South Africa.
Abel Ramoelo- UP

09:20

09:40

Discriminating Acacia species using EnMAP hyperspectral data.
Discriminating Acacia species using EnMAP hyperspectral data.
King Matsokane - UJ

09:40

10:00

Updating the North West Integrated Land Cover derived from the Provincial Land Cover Change Detection Analysis (1990 – 2022).
Updating the North West Integrated Land Cover derived from the Provincial Land Cover Change Detection Analysis (1990 – 2022).
Ray Schaller - DEDECT

10:00

10:20

Implementation of the Environmental Planning mandate by NW DEDECT in support of Local Government
Implementation of the Environmental Planning mandate by NW DEDECT in support of Local Government
Boitumelu Kunulu - DEDECT

Session 3: The Grove

Venue: The Grove Sub-Theme: Towards a Nexus Framework Chair: Khangwelo Musetsho

09:00

09:20

Role-players negotiating the trade-offs in the WEFE nexus – A South African Perspective.
Role-players negotiating the trade-offs in the WEFE nexus – A South African Perspective.
Daniella Kristensen - Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd

09:20

09:40

Water, Energy and Food Nexus: A suitable tool for environmental sustainability.
Water, Energy and Food Nexus: A suitable tool for environmental sustainability.
Matilda Azong Cho - UP

09:40

10:00

Integrating the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Framework with Environmental Impact Assessment in South Africa: Opportunities and Challenges.
Integrating the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Framework with Environmental Impact Assessment in South Africa: Opportunities and Challenges.
Tiisetso John Rantlo - UP

10:00

10:20

Impacts and interconnections within the population-environment-development nexus in St Francis Bay.
Impacts and interconnections within the population-environment-development nexus in St Francis Bay.
Anton de Wit - NMU

Session 4: Orchid

Venue: Orchard Sub-Theme: Harmony in Innovation Chair: Abel Ramoelo

10:50

11:10

Modelling of forest canopy cover using an integration of high-resolution aerial and satellite images through random forest machine learning method in Northern Botswana
Modelling of forest canopy cover using an integration of high-resolution aerial and satellite images through random forest machine learning method in Northern Botswana
Theo Tsuaneng -UP

11:10

11:30

Introducing the Land-Use Decision Support Tool for Species of Conservation Concern (LUDS SCC) Tool and its potential use within the EIA process.
Introducing the Land-Use Decision Support Tool for Species of Conservation Concern (LUDS SCC) Tool and its potential use within the EIA process.
Oliver Cowan - EWT

11:30

11:50

The Role of Citizen Science in Innovative Data Collection Methods: Experiences from data collection on vulture electrocutions in the Stormberg and Cookhouse REDZs.
The Role of Citizen Science in Innovative Data Collection Methods: Experiences from data collection on vulture electrocutions in the Stormberg and Cookhouse REDZs.
Sonto Mkize - CSIR.

11:50

12:10

Remote sensing and machine learning-based approaches to developing national vegetation cover products to inform policy development on biodiversity protection and conservation.
Remote sensing and machine learning-based approaches to developing national vegetation cover products to inform policy development on biodiversity protection and conservation.
Mcebisi Qabaqaba - UP

12:10

12:30

The "Protectare" model. Application of novel Nature Credits in a South African context.
The "Protectare" model. Application of novel Nature Credits in a South African context.
Sam Laurence - Global Restoration Partners (Pty) Ltd

12:30

12:50

Winging it with Wind Farms: Bird Flyways in Mpumalanga.
Winging it with Wind Farms: Bird Flyways in Mpumalanga.
Robyn Luyt – DARDLEA

12:50

13:05

Lightning Talk - Citizens and amphibians: Testing the reliability of different citizen science databases in predicting South African frog species distributions
Citizens and amphibians: Testing the reliability of different citizen science databases in predicting South African frog species distributions
Adriaan Van Straaten - DEDECT

Session 5: The Chapel

Venue: The Chapel Sub-Theme: Connecting the Dots Chair: Alter Mavunda-Mbele

10:50

11:10

Cape Flats Aquifer Management Scheme (CFAMS) as a system thinking city project that considers the SDGs and ESG for cross-cutting performance.
Cape Flats Aquifer Management Scheme (CFAMS) as a system thinking city project that considers the SDGs and ESG for cross-cutting performance.
Gemma Bluff- Umvoto

11:10

11:30

Comparative Analysis of Five African Traditional Multi-purpose Crops Applying the Food Systems Lens.
Comparative Analysis of Five African Traditional Multi-purpose Crops Applying the Food Systems Lens.
Sussy Munialo – UP (presented by Matilda Azong)

11:30

11:50

Regional Environmental Assessments: From conventional approaches to strategic focus and sustainability.
Regional Environmental Assessments: From conventional approaches to strategic focus and sustainability.
Moses Otim - BIMCO Consult Ltd/ SRK Consulting

11:50

12:10

Lightning Talk - Challenges and Opportunities for Africa with the current ESG Frameworks.
Challenges and Opportunities for Africa with the current ESG Frameworks.
Zama Mkhize - Clicks Group
Lighting talk (15 mins)

12:10

12:30

“We Want Cash: Managing Cash Compensation to Avoid Negative Consequences on Resettlement Planning.”
“We Want Cash: Managing Cash Compensation to Avoid Negative Consequences on Resettlement Planning.”
Jan-Anton Hough - Digby Wells

12:30

12:50

Biodiversity agenda and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Biodiversity agenda and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Julie Clarke - DBSA

12:50

13:05

Lightning Talk - Exploiting the transformative potential systems thinking in integrating multi-disciplinary data
Exploiting the transformative potential systems thinking in integrating multi-disciplinary data
Magretha Pierce – Bioswitch
Lighting talk (15 mins)

Session 6: The Grove

Venue: The Grove Sub-Theme: Meeting the Regulatory Requirements Chair: Kashrina Sookraj

10:50

11:10

Mind the gap – Gaps between IA & Construction in renewable energy.
Mind the gap – Gaps between IA & Construction in renewable energy.
Barry Wiesner - Amathemba Environmental Management Consulting CC

11:10

11:30

Meeting the regulatory requirements (checking boxes) or achieving positive outcomes (EIA, AUDITING and EAs): The Nigerian Environment.
Meeting the regulatory requirements (checking boxes) or achieving positive outcomes (EIA, AUDITING and EAs): The Nigerian Environment.
Ahmed Sanda - Ashawa Consults Limited

11:30

11:50

The Crucial Role of ECOs in Site-Specific Environmental Management for Groundwater Development.
The Crucial Role of ECOs in Site-Specific Environmental Management for Groundwater Development.
Melissa Rankin - Umvoto

11:50

12:10

Climate Change and Enforcement Trends.
Climate Change and Enforcement Trends.
Ayanda Msimang - Bowmans Gilfillan

12:10

12:25

Lightning Talk: Effective consideration of environment in the development of Mpumalanga Climate Change
Effective consideration of environment in the development of Mpumalanga Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.
Dudu Sibiya – DARDLEA
Lighting talk (15 mins)

12:25

12:45

Identifying the Introductory Pathways of Emerging Invasive Alien Species (AIP) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Identifying the Introductory Pathways of Emerging Invasive Alien Species (AIP) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Refilwe Kolokoto - SANBI

Session 7: Orchard

Venue: Orchard Chair: Paul Hardcastle - DEA &DP

14:00

15:30

Panel Discussion - The Future of EMFs - what should change?
Chair: Paul Hardcastle - DEA &DP
The Future of EMFs - what should change?
Panel Discussion

Session 8: The Chapel

Venue: The Chapel Chair: Theunis Meyer – NW University

14:00

15:30

Panel Discussion - Reflections on the role of environmental auditing in unleashing the future of IEM. Panel Discussion
Chair: Theunis Meyer – NW University
Reflections on the role of environmental auditing in unleashing the future of IEM.
Panel Discussion

Session 9: The Grove

Venue: The Grove Chair: Duduzile Sibiya - DARDLEA

14:00

15:30

Panel Discussion - Effectiveness of climate technologies assessment and planning on Just Transition.
Chair: Duduzile Sibiya - DARDLEA
Effectiveness of climate technologies assessment and planning on Just Transition.
Panel Discussion

Plenary Session - Orchard

Chair: Eldalize Kruger

16:00

17:00

Panel Discussion - 3F Fit for Future - Tailoring Impact Assessment to survive the test of time.
Chair Abulele Adams - CSIR
3F Fit for Future - Tailoring Impact Assessment to survive the test of time.
Panel Discussion

RustenBurger: Build a burger night & Evening Activity

RustenBurger: Build a burger night & Evening Activity Venue: Garden/Swimming Pool Area

20:00

22:30

RustenBurger: Build a burger night & Evening Activity
RustenBurger: Build a burger night & Evening Activity Venue: Garden/Swimming Pool Area
Plenary Session - OrchardSession 13 - OrchardSession 14 - The ChapelSession 15: The GroveSession 16: OrchardSession 17: The ChapelSession 18: The GroveSession 19: OrchardSession 20: The ChapelSession 21: The GrovePlenary Session - Orchard

Plenary Session - Orchard

Day 1 (28 August) - Chair: Sean O'Beirne Day 2 (29 August) - Chair: Zama Mkhize Day 3 (30 August) - Chair: Tshinanne Mutshatshi

08:00

08:10

Opening and Take-Home Messages of Day 1
Opening and Take-Home Messages of Day 1
Plenary chair: Zama Mkhize – Clicks Group

08:10

08:45

Keynote Address
Keynote Address: Prof. Francois Engelbrecht - Professor of Climatology and Director of the Global Change Institute of the University of the Witwatersrand

08:45

08:55

Showcase Sponsor - NuLeaf
Showcase Sponsor - NuLeaf

Session 13 - Orchard

Sub-Theme: Just Energy Transition & Energy Expansion Chair: Nkhensani Masondo

09:00

09:20

The economic feasibility and the socioeconomic impacts of using sugarcane as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF): Empirical evidence from the South Africa.
The economic feasibility and the socioeconomic impacts of using sugarcane as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF): Empirical evidence from the South Africa.
Lungani Mvelase - UKZN

09:20

09:40

Transitioning Komati Power station from coal to renewable energy: the Journey and the Justness.
Transitioning Komati Power station from coal to renewable energy: the Journey and the Justness.
Ntombifuthi Beauty Mazibuko - Eskom

09:40

10:00

Managing Environmental and Social Risks of Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Export Projects in Africa.
Managing Environmental and Social Risks of Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Export Projects in Africa.
Jeremy Blood - SLR Consulting

10:00

10:20

Managing the Impacts of a Green Hydrogen/Power-to-X Economy: An Environmental Assessment Guideline for South Africa.
Managing the Impacts of a Green Hydrogen/Power-to-X Economy: An Environmental Assessment Guideline for South Africa.
Babalwa Mqokeli - CSIR

Session 14 - The Chapel

Venue: The Chapel Sub-Theme: Environmental Legislation Chair: Nicholas Arnott

09:00

09:20

A Strategic Assessment of watercourse infrastructure applications for the development of an exclusion Standard in KwaZulu-Natal.
A Strategic Assessment of watercourse infrastructure applications for the development of an exclusion Standard in KwaZulu-Natal.
Kashrina Sookraj - EDTEA

09:20

09:40

Charging into the Future: Unpacking Environmental Legislative Updates for Battery Energy Storage Developments
Charging into the Future: Unpacking Environmental Legislative Updates for Battery Energy Storage Developments
Jana Minaar - Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd

09:40

10:00

Standard for the Development and Expansion of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Power Line Infrastructure.
Standard for the Development and Expansion of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Power Line Infrastructure.
Simon Moganetsi - DFFE

10:00

10:20

Stepping up to implement NEMA exclusion norms and standards.
Stepping up to implement NEMA exclusion norms and standards.
Amanda van Reenen - Coastal and Environmental Services

Session 15: The Grove

Venue: The Grove Sub-Theme: Public Participation/Future of Mining Chair: Ansone Esterhuizen

09:00

09:20

Public Participation in large scale projects – A case study of the 3rd iteration of the Wind and Solar PV Strategic Environmental Assessment- eMalahleni Renewable Energy Development Zone (REDZ), Mpumalanga.
Public Participation in large scale projects – A case study of the 3rd iteration of the Wind and Solar PV Strategic Environmental Assessment- eMalahleni Renewable Energy Development Zone (REDZ), Mpumalanga. Phindile Mthembu - CSIR

09:20

09:40

Sustainable Social Considerations for the Mines of the Future.
Sustainable Social Considerations for the Mines of the Future.
Chanel McCall - Digby Wells

09:40

10:00

Cultural Landscapes as part of the Environmental and Heritage Impact Assessment Process
Cultural Landscapes as part of the Environmental and Heritage Impact Assessment Process
Jenna Lavin - CTS Heritage

Session 16: Orchard

Venue: Orchard Sub-Theme: Thriving in the Era of Climate Change Chair: Eldalize Kruger

10:50

11:10

Linkages between EIA Listing Notice and Climate Change Bill: Thriving in the era of Climate Change Risk, Vulnerability, Adaptation, and Resilience.
Linkages between EIA Listing Notice and Climate Change Bill: Thriving in the era of Climate Change Risk, Vulnerability, Adaptation, and Resilience.
Delani Mathevula – DFFE

11:10

11:30

Enhancing Strategies to Manage Sea Level Rise with Flood Mapping under the ICMA.
Enhancing Strategies to Manage Sea Level Rise with Flood Mapping under the ICMA.
Monique Sham – ETAZA

11:30

11:50

The Consideration of Coastal Risk in Land Use Decisions: The Regulatory and Policy Framework for implementation of Coastal Management Lines in terms of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act No. 24 of 2008 (“NEM: ICMA”).
The Consideration of Coastal Risk in Land Use Decisions: The Regulatory and Policy Framework for implementation of Coastal Management Lines in terms of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act No. 24 of 2008 (“NEM: ICMA”).
Richard Summers - Richard Summers Inc

11:50

12:10

Lighting Talk: Footprints to Frameworks: Navigating the Path to Climate Action.
Footprints to Frameworks: Navigating the Path to Climate Action.
Chandre Waard - Amathemba Environmental Management Consulting CC
Lighting talk (15 mins)

12:10

12:30

Lighting Talk: The fight for survival: Agroecology, sustainable, effective and promising answer to food security.
The fight for survival: Agroecology, sustainable, effective and promising answer to food security.
Kashrina Sookraj - GreenEye Environmental Consultants and Advisors
Lighting talk (15 mins)

12:30

12:50

Lighting Talk: Effective consideration of environment in the development of Mpumalanga Climate Change
Effective consideration of environment in the development of Mpumalanga Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.
Dudu Sibiya – DARDLEA
Lighting talk (15 mins)

Session 17: The Chapel

Venue: The Chapel Sub-Theme: Environmental Legislation Chair: Greg Beyers

10:50

11:10

For Big People We have Big Horses and for Little People We Have Little Horses: Rethinking Listed Activities and Section 24G.
For Big People We have Big Horses and for Little People We Have Little Horses: Rethinking Listed Activities and Section 24G.
Sean O'Beirne - SE Solutions

11:10

11:30

Streamlining of environmental authorization processes - progress to date.
Streamlining of environmental authorization processes - progress to date.
Rhulani Khubayi - DFFE

11:30

11:50

A Transformative Framework: The Consideration and Prioritisation of Integrated Environmental Management Instruments, Tailored to Facilitate their Increased Use.
A Transformative Framework: The Consideration and Prioritisation of Integrated Environmental Management Instruments, Tailored to Facilitate their Increased Use.
Bradley Nethononda - DFFE

11:50

12:10

Reflecting on Tiering in Environmental Assessment in South Africa – are we failing?
Reflecting on Tiering in Environmental Assessment in South Africa – are we failing?
Paul Hardcastle - DEA&DP

12:10

12:30

Appeals & Legal Review.
Appeals & Legal Review.
Farhana Patel - DFFE

12:30

12:50

The opportunities of integrating climate change mitigation in the environmental authorization process.
The opportunities of integrating climate change mitigation in the environmental authorization process.
Canecia Thobela – DFFE (presented by Mapula Tshangela)

Session 18: The Grove

Venue: The Grove Sub-Theme: Achieving Biodiversity Conservation/Protection Beyond the Regulatory Framework Chair: Kaylene Moodley

10:50

11:10

The Beta Version of the New Vegetation Map.
The Beta Version of the New Vegetation Map.
Anisha Dyaram - SANBI

11:10

11:30

Citizens and amphibians: Testing the reliability of different citizen science databases in predicting South African frog species distributions.
Citizens and amphibians: Testing the reliability of different citizen science databases in predicting South African frog species distributions.
Lise Ferreira- Eco Elementum (Pty) Ltd

11:30

11:50

Lag effect causing delays in deliverables across multiple environmental authorisation processes: An emphasis on Terrestrial Biodiversity and Plant Species Themes within the renewable energy sector.
Lag effect causing delays in deliverables across multiple environmental authorisation processes: An emphasis on Terrestrial Biodiversity and Plant Species Themes within the renewable energy sector.
Corné Niemandt - Enviro-Insight CC

11:50

12:10

The National Biodiversity Offset Guideline.
The National Biodiversity Offset Guideline.
Pamela Kershaw - DFFE

12:10

12:30

Can we use climate to model current and future land use change to account for biodiversity loss?
Can we use climate to model current and future land use change to account for biodiversity loss?
Mohlamatsane Mokhatla - UP

12:30

12:50

Lessons from the Mopane worm to produce an ethical Environmental Impact Assessment.
Lessons from the Mopane worm to produce an ethical Environmental Impact Assessment.
Cathy Dzerefos - TUT

Session 19: Orchard

Venue: Orchard Sub-Theme: Just Energy Transition & Energy Expansion

14:00

15:20

Toward a just transformation: Insights and lessons for impact assessment.
Toward a just transformation: Insights and lessons for impact assessment.
Chair: Barry Wiesner - Amathemba
Panel Discussion

Session 20: The Chapel

Venue: The Chapel Sub-Theme: Achieving Biodiversity Conservation/Protection Beyond the Regulatory Framework Chair: Jana Minaar

14:00

14:20

National Wetland Map update.
National Wetland Map update.
Adwoa Awuah - SANBI

14:20

14:40

Wetland Mapping automated tasks.
Wetland Mapping automated tasks.
Phumula Mayekiso - SANBI

14:40

15:00

Mapping wetlands in the Northern Cape.
Mapping wetlands in the Northern Cape.
Asive Bomvu - SANBI

15:00

15:20

Accurate Mapping for Informed Assessments: A Collaborative Approach to Wetland Conservation.
Accurate Mapping for Informed Assessments: A Collaborative Approach to Wetland Conservation.
Nokubonga Mzimela - SANBI

Session 21: The Grove

Venue: The Grove Sub-Theme: Achieving Biodiversity Conservation/Protection Beyond the Regulatory Framework Chair: Richard Summers

14:00

14:20

The latest Plant Red List.
The latest Plant Red List.
Nokuhanya Mhlongo - SANBI

14:20

14:40

The list of threatened Ecosystems.
The list of threatened Ecosystems.
Maphale Monyeki - SANBI

14:40

15:00

How the Screening Tool Enhances EIA Processes for Sensitive Plants and Animals Species
How the Screening Tool Enhances EIA Processes for Sensitive Plants and Animals Species
Maria Paul/Kholeka Shabalala - SANBI

15:00

15:20

How to use iNaturalist and Carrymap as data sources.
How to use iNaturalist and Carrymap as data sources.
Kagiso Mogajane - SANBI

Plenary Session - Orchard

Chair: Eldalize Kruger

15:30

15:50

Process flow on obtaining all approvals for the development of an energy generation facility in South Africa.
Process flow on obtaining all approvals for the development of an energy generation facility in South Africa.
Millicent Solomons – DFFE
Plenary Session - Orchard

Plenary Session - Orchard

Day 1 (28 August) - Chair: Sean O'Beirne Day 2 (29 August) - Chair: Zama Mkhize Day 3 (30 August) - Chair: Tshinanne Mutshatshi

08:00

08:10

Opening and Take-Home Messages of Day 2
Opening and Take-Home Messages of Day 2
Plenary chair - Tshinanne Mutshatshi

08:10

08:45

Keynote Address
Pulling the Golden Threads Together - Moving towards Fit for Future Practice.
Keynote Address: Devinagie Vanessa Bendeman
Deputy Director-General: Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring (RCSM) - DFFE

08:45

10:05

Use of minimum information requirement to achieve inter-government cooperation around authorisations.
Use of minimum information requirement to achieve inter-government cooperation around authorisations.
Dee Fischer - DFFE

10:05

10:35

Tea Break

10:35

12:05

Panel Discussion: Comprehensive analysis of Environmental Assessment Practitioners Malpractice vis-à-vis EIA Regulations – Procedural Malpractice
Panel Discussion
Chair: Dr Patrick Sithole
Comprehensive analysis of Environmental Assessment Practitioners Malpractice vis-à-vis EIA Regulations – Procedural Malpractice

12:05

12:15

Conference Summary
Conference Summary
Abel Ramoelo - UP

12:15

12:25

Price Giving
Price Giving for best presenter, paper, etc
Eldalize Kruger - IAIAsa NEC

12:25

12:40

Closing conference
Closing conference (President of IAIAsa)
Corné Niemandt

12:40

14:10

Lunch
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