KSD Municipality successfully hosted a Climate Change Symposium on 20 March 2026 at the Human Resource Centre in Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital bringing together environmental organisations, traditional leaders, government departments, academic institutions, youth and community at large to address urgent climate challenges and promote sustainable development.
The symposium forms part of the Municipality’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability, climate change resilience and community awareness on the environmental management issues within the municipality.
Held under the theme “Sustaining Life at the Source: Prioritising Wetlands for Climate Change and Sustainable Development,” the symposium aimed to:
– Facilitate science-based dialogue
– Promote sustainable development
– Showcase research innovations
– Enhance stakeholder collaboration
– Raise climate change awareness
Participants engaged in discussions focused on the importance of wetland as ecological infrastructure, climate adaptation strategies, and collaborative approaches to safeguarding natural ecosystems while advancing sustainable economic growth. Speakers emphasized the importance of community participation and integrated environmental planning in responding effectively to climate change impacts.
KSD Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development, encouraging partnerships between government, civil society, and local communities to protect wetlands as vital natural resources for present and future generations.