Expo focuses on sustainability

The exhibition aims to educate the public about climate change, inspire them to change habits that could harm the environment and ensure sustainability of resources.

THE popular Sustainable Living Exhibition, which showcases a greener, climate friendly lifestyle, runs from 17 to 19 May this year at Durban Exhibition Centre.

The exhibition aims to educate the public about climate change, inspire them to change habits that could harm the environment and ensure sustainability of resources.

Besides the exhibition, this year’s event will also include an engagement with eThekwini green industry stakeholders on the state of the industry and what support is needed as well as engagement with the private sector on environmental matters, particularly the climate change vision for Durban and a round table discussion on the Durban-Bremen Ocean Champs programme.

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“The exhibition will equip participants and visitors with a high-level understanding of sustainability and provide exposure to some of the best practical approaches to understanding social and environmental pressures, assessing their impacts on communities and organisations, developing systems for responding, and integrating these into their organisation’s operational strategy,” said Chumisa Thengwa, Deputy Head for the Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Department.

 

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