7 December 1999
Minister Valli Moosa, Minster of Environmental Affairs and Tourism met with Mr Jürgen Trittin, German Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, to discuss the implementation of the Bilateral Agreement on Environmental Co-operation between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Germany.
The environmental issues and challenges facing both countries were discussed, which highlighted several areas of commonalties. The Ministers agreed to co-operate in the following areas:
Cleaner production and waste management with special focus on the rehabilitation of mines and environmentally friendly energy technologies Eco-tourism and sustainable resource management Co-operation on multilateral engagements such as the Climate Change and the Commission on Sustainable Development The formulation of a detailed work plan for the above focus areas will form part of the discussions to be held at the next (second) SA-German Bi-national Commission on 7 – 8 February 2000 in Pretoria.
Inquiries: Christelle van der Merwe (DG’s Office: DEAT) (012) 310 3651 or 082 657 2320
Didi Moyle: Special Adviser to the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
phone: +27 21 465 7240/1 or +27 12 310 3611
fax: + 27 21 465 3216 or +27 12 322 0082
moyle@mweb.co.za
cell: 082 808 5108