The Objectives of VEJA
• To promote a culture of environmental awareness and sustainable development
• To provide a local network of support and assistance to community –based organizations, non-governmental organizations, trade-unions, religious groupings,woman's groupings and youth
• To perform an educational role in promoting andunderstanding of the inter-related nature of social, political, environmental and economic factors limiting or enabling the achievement of a sustainable, equitable and just society and to promote the wise use and conservation of natural resources.
• To engage with other role players including but not limited to the local authority, provincial government, industry and commerce in order to promote a healthy, safe and sustainable environment
VEJA established task Teams to focuse on the following issues:
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Air quality, climate
change and energy
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Water Quality
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Waste
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Environmental
health
Arcelor Mittal
Samancor
Petrochemical industry ( Sasol Chemical Industry)
Local government as a polluter
Strategies
Mobilizations
Advocacy
Lobbying
Research
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