The Temvelo Environmental Awards – Symposium & Expo is a national platform created to celebrate environmental leadership, promote sustainable development, and inspire practical action for a cleaner, greener South Africa.
The initiative brings together government, business, communities, NGOs, educational institutions, innovators, and environmental role players to recognise outstanding contributions in environmental protection, climate action, conservation, and sustainability.
Through a powerful combination of an awards ceremony, symposium, expo, and community capacity-building events, Temvelo creates space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and meaningful environmental impact
Who We Are
Temvelo is more than an event. It is a movement designed to encourage active participation in environmental protection and to motivate individuals, organisations, and communities to become part of the solution.
The platform recognises those who are already making a difference, while also creating opportunities for new partnerships, green entrepreneurship, skills development, and public awareness.
By connecting environmental champions with decision-makers, communities, businesses, and institutions, Temvelo helps turn environmental responsibility into visible action.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to promote a culture of environmental care, responsibility, and innovation across South Africa.
Temvelo aims to elevate environmental issues, strengthen collaboration between sectors, and encourage practical solutions that support a more sustainable future for people, communities, and natural ecosystems.
What We Do
Symposium and Expo
The symposium creates a space for meaningful conversations around environmental challenges, sustainable development, climate action, and green innovation.
The expo showcases sustainable products, services, technologies, projects, and initiatives that contribute to environmental protection and long-term social and economic benefit.
Awards Ceremony
The Temvelo Awards honour individuals, organisations, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to the preservation, protection, and improvement of the environment.
These awards celebrate leadership, innovation, commitment, and measurable action in the environmental sector.
Community Capacity Building
Temvelo supports hands-on community initiatives that raise awareness and strengthen environmental participation.
These activities may include workshops, tree planting, wetland protection, community clean-ups, environmental education, and other practical projects that empower people to care for the environment around them.
What We Do
Temvelo focuses on key environmental areas that are essential to building a sustainable future:
Climate
Promoting climate awareness, resilience, and action that help communities and institutions respond to the growing impact of climate change.
Energy
Encouraging cleaner, smarter, and more efficient energy solutions that support sustainability and long-term development.
Forestry
Supporting responsible forestry, tree planting, land restoration, and the protection of natural resources.
Waste
Promoting waste reduction, recycling, circular economy thinking, and cleaner communities.
Biodiversity
Protecting plant life, wildlife, ecosystems, and the natural balance that supports life.
Water and Sanitation
Creating awareness around water protection, responsible use, sanitation, and the importance of healthy water systems.
Conservation
Encouraging the protection of natural spaces, heritage landscapes, and environmental assets for future generations.
Veld & Forest Fires
Promoting awareness, prevention, preparedness, and responsible management of veld and forest fire risks.
Our Objectives
Temvelo exists to:
Recognise and celebrate environmental champions across South Africa.
Raise awareness about climate change, conservation, waste, water, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
Encourage stronger collaboration between government, business, NGOs, communities, and institutions of learning.
Promote green entrepreneurship, job creation, skills transfer, and circular economy opportunities.
Inspire citizens, organisations, and communities to take active responsibility for environmental protection.
Support environmental best practices that contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable South Africa.
Our Expected Impact
Through the Temvelo Environmental Awards – Symposium & Expo, we aim to create lasting value in four key ways:
Partnership Opportunities
Partnership with Temvelo gives organisations the opportunity to position themselves as leaders in sustainability while contributing to meaningful environmental change.
Why Participate
Our Vision
Our Mission
The Temvelo Environmental Awards – Symposium & Expo is a unique platform for celebrating achievements, sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and inspiring collective action towards a sustainable future.
Together, we can protect our environment, uplift communities, and drive positive environmental change across South Africa.