A Collaborative Platform for Environmental Education and Conservation
WHAT IS THE WESTERN CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FRIENDS (WCEEF)?
The Western Cape has often been described as a ‘world in one province’. With its coastline that stretches more than 1000kms, pristine beaches, majestic mountain ranges, an abundance of wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and national parks, as well as its wealth of fauna and flora, this richly diverse natural paradise should be enjoyed – but at the same time protected.
It is here that environmental education and awareness has an important role to play. Whether it be the education of children to appreciate, enjoy and conserve all that the province has to offer, or providing the right sort of guidance to our youth who are considering an environmental career.
The Western Cape Environmental Education Forum (WCEEF) is an independent and voluntary platform for environmental education practitioners (individuals and/or organisations) in the Western Cape who provide education and resources on a wide range of subjects related to nature conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development practices. It is also responsible for the overall co-ordination and optimisation of the environmental education activities in the Western Cape.
The platform exists to give guidance and strategic direction to the seamless implementation of the environmental education (EE) programmes in the Western Cape, through a collaborative approach and strengthening of the relevant networks in the region.
PURPOSE OF THE FORUM
Encourage co-operative governance by improving the quality and quantity of environmental education activities delivered to communities, schools and other public entities
Strengthen partnerships and collaboration amongst stakeholders
Establish a common goal for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) practitioners
Facilitate dialogue, partnership and collaboration between representatives of partner organisations
Share ESD lessons learned and best practices, as well as provide peer-to-peer learning opportunities
Highlight the role ESD plays in SDGs as part of our regional contribution to the National and Global ESD community
Provide a reporting platform on implementation of ESD for 2030 at a regional level
