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| Title: | Green Campus SA |
| When: | 12.07.2012 - 13.07.2012 |
| Location: | George |
| Description: | "Green Campus SA hosted by NMMU @ Saasveld" Due to new updates and developments the conference will now take place from the 12th - 13th July 2012. Dates: 12 - 13 July 2012 Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – George Campus NMMU - conservation friendly campus.JPG Growing together - thought leadership for sustainability Conference Themes Innovations in teaching for sustainability Green campuses as research laboratories Green campuses as examples of sustainable living for the community and its students Collaborations between academia and operations Managing green campuses and operational perspectives International good practice Way forward Critical questions to stimulate the conversation include: What are the lessons from good international and national peer practices in running a green campus? What is good practice for academic institutions as catalysts for sustainable living? How do campuses become laboratories for sustainable living? How can new network mechanisms for info sharing be established (i.e. Communities of practice)? Who should attend? The conference is primarily orientated towards operations and academic staff at universities in South Africa. This is an opportunity for information gathering and to be a part of the South African movement in green campuses. Delegates can expect to gain industry knowledge and benefit from networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. PLEASE NOTE: Only 250 delegates can be accommodated at this inaugural conference. Professionals in environmental education Campus principals Directors of operations Researchers Lecturers and other teaching staff Students Grounds and garden managers Facilities managers Academics Property Managers Asset Managers Grounds Managers Heads of Sustainability Heads of Environmental Affairs Architects Planners Contractors Appraisers Engineers Consultants Investors Sustainability Experts Building Operations Professionals Directors of Operations Environmental Education Professionals Business & Community Leaders From the following industries: Universities Government & Policy Makers Building & Construction NGOs Community Development Agencies COSTS Delegate attendance costs - ZAR 3985.00 , including meals and special functions . Delegate travel and accommodation costs are not included in the conference fee. Presenter attendance costs – Not applicable to presenters and NMMU will bear travel and accommodation costs of presenters PLEASE NOTE: Only 250 delegates can be accommodated at this conference . More info: http://www.greencampus.co.za/conference.html |
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