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In-person: GEO 1.5, Geography Building, UFS, BFN
PROVIDING SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSPECTORATE:
THE STING IN THE GREEN SCORPIONS
Agenda
14:00 - 14:05
Welcome and Announcements
14:05 - 14:10
Introduction of Speaker
14:10 - 14:40
Talking About the DFFE Environmental Management Inspectorate
14:40 - 15:10
The Sting in the Green Scorpions
15:10 - 15:25
Branch Matters
15:25 - 15:30
Thanks & Close
15:30 - 16:00
Tea and Networking
Speakers
Dr Piet Louis Grundling
EMI at DFFE
view morePiet-Louis has a PhD in natural science (Geography: Wetland Hydrology) with 29 years’ experience in wetland research, rehabilitation, protection, training and wise use. He was seconded to the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) in September 2019 and before that for 3 years managed the implementation of projects within Working for Wetlands Programme. During this time (and also in the years leading up to his appointment in DFFE) he provided technical support and expert advice to the EMI particularly in the area of wetlands.
Not only does Piet-Louis have an interest in wetlands, but also in the communities depending on and officials conserving them. As such he is a founding member of the South African Wetland Society and has initiated various training courses in wetland management and to build the capacity of individuals from a variety of backgrounds both in the private and public sector. Mentoring individuals as a volunteer after formal training remains one of his passions. Building the capacity of individuals on National, Provincial and Local government level to be proficient in understanding wetlands is a priority to him. His dedication in wetland rehabilitation and capacity building earned him the South African Vley Lily award at the 2002 National Wetland Action Group Conference (now known as the National Wetland Indaba). He was nominated for the 2013 Stewardship National Wetland Award and was recipient of the Education & Skills Development National Wetland in 2019 for his contribution in wetland training and capacity building.
Expanding knowledge in wetland functioning is important in managing them properly for future generations and Piet-Louis is therefore involved in various research projects in collaboration with the Water Research Commission and various South African and foreign universities. Therefore, he has published and co-authored several scientific papers and presented at both national and international conferences . Piet-Louis utilises scientific rigour and networks in providing the technical support required for specialist opinions and studies. He was appointed to the EMI on 1 December 2020.
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ONLINE - IAIAsa Members (Full, Retired, Young Professional, Student)
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Standard Price R 235
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Standard Price R 115
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Standard Price R 35
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Standard Price R 235
IN-PERSON Non-Member Young Professionals
If you are not an IAIAsa Member in good standing but would like to attend the event IN-PERSON at GEO 1.5, GEOGRAPHY BUILDING, UFS, BLOEMFONTEIN please purchase this ticket, your e-mail address is your primary key and will link you via the GlueUp platform to IAIAsa Events that you attend.
To qualify for Young Professional status you must be 35 years or younger and within two years of having graduated. Please provide your proof on the registration form.
Standard Price R 115
IN-PERSON Non Member Students
If you are not an IAIAsa Student Member in good standing but are a bona fide full time student not practicing professionally in the field of IEM and would like to attend the event IN-PERSON at GEO 1.5, GEOGRAPHY BUILDING, UFS, BLOEMFONTEIN you may select this ticket, your e-mail address is your primary key and will link you via the GlueUp platform to IAIAsa Events that you attend.
To qualify for Student status you must be 35 years or younger, attach proof of full time registration at a tertiary facility to the registration form, and declare that you don t receive any income from professional consulting.
Standard Price R 35
