WHO says that South Africa’s air quality is currently 3.6 times above the annual guideline.  One of the main contributors to climate change, is caused by air pollution.  This is a global crisis which has brought together world leaders to facilitate and embed necessary regulatory changes across all industries, to strengthen the collaboration between key stakeholders and governmental departments by providing education, information and ensuring enforcement efforts, compliance and prosecution are implemented.  Read more here: South Africa’s ‘Deadly Air’ Case Highlights Health Risks from Coal

In response to this need Intelligence Transfer Centre will be hosting the 10th Annual Environmental Crimes Conference on 11 & 12 May 2022 at Indaba Hotel, Fourways

The purpose of the conference is to explore environmental crimes with a focus on compliance, enforcement and prosecution.  Representatives from governmental authorities, environmental law enforcement agencies and leading experts will provide meaningful insights, emerging trends, technological innovation and responses to environmental crimes with practical implementations and recommended policies.

Protecting the environment needs to become a fundamental priority, which is systematically enforced through compliance and regulatory frameworks this will work towards ensuring the future survival of humanity. Environmental crimes are the main factor contributing to the instability of eco-systems, biodiversity and sustainability. Fostering sustainable long-term practices will reduce vulnerabilities to criminal capture.

The conference will outline the main environmental challenges that South Africa is facing today. We will look at areas that are most likely to hold back the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as G20 commitments and what action has been taken to combat these issues.  Industry leaders will be invited to engage with delegates surrounding issues of best practice and risk management to ensure compliance efforts are maintained. 

To register for the conference contact Amrita on 0113262501, e-mail amrita@intelligencetransferc.co.za or visit www.intelligencetransferc.co.za