Multipronged (Pty) Ltd, in collaboration with the Government custodians of Environmental Affairs at both provincial and national
levels, will be hosting a Nationwide Environmental Symposium, Expo, and Awards across different provinces in 2024. This will
culminate in the first-ever National Environment Symposium and Awards (Temvelo) in February 2025. Going forward, this will be an
annual event. The project was successfully piloted over five years in the Kingdom of Eswatini in partnership with the Government,
UN Agencies, the EU, and the private sector.
THE TEMVELO ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS –
SYMPOSIUM & EXPO
Awards Ceremony
The Temvelo Awards recognize individuals, organisations, or initiatives that have made significant contributions to the
preservation, protection, or improvement of the environment. These awards aim to raise awareness about environmental
issues and inspire others to take action.
Symposium and Expo
The Symposium is a meeting place for collaboration between the public and private sectors, considering the love of the
environment whilst benefiting from the socio-economic resources it offers.
The Expo consists of the showcasing of cutting-edge technologies, sustainable products, and initiatives.
Community Capacity Building – Build up Events
The build-up events are aimed at creating awareness and enhancing the capacity of communities through hands-on
environmental initiatives. These include activities such as community projects,capacity building workshops, tree planting,
donga closing, wetland protection, etc..
Thematic Areas
Event Objectives
Recognition and
Celebration
Acknowledge and award
organisations and individuals across
various key sectors who have
significantly promoted
environmental stewardship in South
Africa.
Inspiration and
Motivation
Encourage a culture and lifestyle of
loving and caring for our environment,
contributing to the attainment of
Sustainable Development Goals.
Empower and encourage upcoming role
players in the environmental sector.
Awareness and
Education
Provide a platform to elevate
environmental issues and foster a deeper
understanding of their importance. Place
climate change on the agenda of every
individual in the country, motivating
nationwide participation in climate action.
Awareness and
Education
Provide a platform to elevate
environmental issues and foster a deeper
understanding of their importance. Place
climate change on the agenda of every
individual in the country, motivating
nationwide participation in climate action.
Advocacy and
Influence
Integrate environmental best
practices, ensuring a friendly
environment for citizens and
tourists alike. Mobilize resources
to maintain a clean South Africa.
Collaboration and
Networking
Foster stronger collaborations between
government entities, corporates, NGOs,
individuals, and institutions of higher
learning. Investigate green
entrepreneurial opportunities and move
towards a more circular economy.
Event Expected Outcomes and Impact
Environmental Stewardship & Active Participation:
Promote a love for the environment,
behavioural change towards sustainable
practices, and environmental compliance
while motivating citizens to become part of
the solutions to the country’s
environmental challenges.
Strengthen Collaborations:
Foster stronger collaborations between government entities, corporates, NGOs, CBOs, individuals, and institutions of higher learning.
Economic and Social Benefits
Encourage new business entrants in the green sector, create job opportunities, facilitate skills transfer, and contribute to the attainment of SDG’s 13, 14, and 15.
Inform Policy Reform:
Insights from the symposium and awards will inform government administration and its agencies on the current status of environmental sustainability and climate action awareness and practices.
