By The Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development (EARD) Portfolio Committee, under the leadership of Hon. Jaco Mulder, is convening a critical two-day Pollution Summit to tackle escalating environmental and ecological crises across Gauteng.
Under the banner “Restoring Air, Water and Environmental Integrity in Gauteng: From Oversight to Action,” the high-stakes summit is designed to shift the provincial paradigm away from endless deliberation and directly toward concrete, enforceable interventions.
Moving From Dialogue to Implementation
Gauteng—South Africa’s economic heartbeat—faces severe systemic pressures on its natural resources. Widespread air and water pollution have increasingly threatened fragile ecosystems and the well-being of local communities. Recognizing that traditional oversight alone is no longer sufficient, the EARD Portfolio Committee has engineered this platform to marshal the collective expertise of environmental scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society.
The core objective is to forge collaborative, inclusive environmental governance that safeguards provincial resources not just for today, but for generations to come. By pooling knowledge and operational experience in pollution management, the summit aims to construct a unified roadmap for ecological restoration.
Summit Key Information
For stakeholders, journalists, and environmental advocates tracking these developments, the event details are as follows:
- Dates: Saturday, 19 September – Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Time: 09h00 – 16h00 daily
- Venue: Emperors Palace Conference Centre, City of Ekurhuleni
As Gauteng grapples with the dual demands of rapid urbanization and industrial activity, the outcomes of this weekend’s summit will serve as a vital litmus test for the province’s commitment to environmental justice and sustainability.
