1. Fourth World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa 2 – 6 July 2007 SanibonaSanibona

2. South Africas sophisticated infrastructure makes it an accessible country in Sub- Saharan Africa. ACCESSIBILITY 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

3. SOUTH AFRICA Less than an hour from Johannesburg lies the exotic Kingdom of the Zulu. The conference will be held in Durban (with an international airport). 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

4. Most experienced conference city in South Africa 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

5. The Conference Venue is conveniently situated near to shops, hotels, Restaurants, Durbans Central Business District, the uShaka Marine, and other interesting environmental sites (including Durbans beaches!) 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

6. Durban has been host to numerous events: Non-Aligned Movement Summit Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting World Economic Forum - Southern Africa Summit International Society of Chemotherapy 13th International Aids Conference World Conference Against Racism World Roads Congress World Parks Congress ICC Durban was named Africas Leading Conference Centre in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by the World Travel Awards. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

7. International Conference Centre (ICC) DURBAN - YOUR HOST VENUE 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

8. Raked auditorium (1800 delegates) and 23+ additional smaller meeting rooms 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

9. Good registration & state-of-the-art audio visual facilities & various kitchens 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

10. HOSTED BY 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Registration No. 015 534 NPO, South Africa Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA)

11. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Partnerships and collaboration so far UNEP SANParks IUCN – The World Conservation Union WWF – South Africa South African Government Universities Different organisations and institutions in southern Africa (EEASA members)

12. CONFERENCE THEME Learning in a changing world 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Tbilisi + 30 / Rio + 15 / Johannesburg + 5 / A critical assessment & review of progress, trends and new influences

13. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Environmental Education in southern Africa has a long history In 2007, the Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA) will be 25 years old. We invite you to celebrate with us! EEASA has organised international annual conferences since 1982 in many countries in southern Africa and regularly publishes a journal and bulletin. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Environmental Education Programme (REEP) will be operating for 10 years. Southern Africa is home to a rich diversity of theory and practice in EE Practice is characterised by an ethos of partnership and participation Strong networks exist in southern Africa and beyond.

14. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Ethos Empowerment of women and youth Building local capacity Support for community development and poverty relief Deliberative and participatory Networking and sharing Compliance with best possible environmental standards.

15. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Plenary Deliberation Networking Sharing

16. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Programme Keynote papers (daily) Research-based papers Education in Action: Stories of practice Poster presentations Workshops & round tables Social marketing of programmes in a market place (displays, pamphlets, materials, exhibitions etc) [scientific committee to assist with selections and programme construction] Cultural events (evenings) Excursions (pre, during and post-conference)

17. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Partnerships Networking Market Place

18. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Diversity Publications Breaks

19. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Volunteers Culture Excursions Networking

20. The Kingdom of the Zulu 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Community development, culture and education & Indigenous knowledge in environmental education

21. RICH NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Home to two World Heritage Sites - St Lucia Wetlands 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa With Wetland & Coastal Education Programmes

22. World Heritage Site - Drakensberg Mountains 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Maluti Transfrontier Education Programme Lesotho / South Africa

23. Africas Big Five - including the worlds largest white rhino population 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Access to provincial and national parks, conservation sites and community conservation and education programmes

24. 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa A rich and interesting educational experience A transforming education system The role of education in poverty alleviation

25. Land of intriguing contrasts – East meets West and blends in with traditional Africa SOUTH AFRICA – KwaZulu Natal + 8 other provinces 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa Different ways of knowing

26. The City of Durban, Gateway to KwaZulu-Natal and all of Southern Africa, is the countrys exceptional, international conference destination DURBAN 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

27. Wide variety of options for accompanying persons programmes – Roof of Africa breakfast in the Drakensberg – One day fly in to Hluhluwe Game Reserve – Indigenous Dance Traditions – Grey Street and the Medicinal Market – City Orientation Tour – Shopping Excursions – Zulu Culture – Indigenous Birdlife of Africa – Hindu Temple Tour – Harbour Cruise – Shakaland – KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board – UShaka Marine World Umgeni Valley Project (home to EEASA and the SADC EE programme) 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

28. A rich tapestry of cultural diversity (African, Asian and European) 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

29. Accommodation - from 5 star hotels to private guest houses 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

30. Wide variety of options for accompanying persons programmes 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

31. We are looking forward to hosting WEEC 2007 We hope to create rich opportunities for LEARNING from each other, and to enable CULTURAL EXCHANGE - to strengthen environmental education theory and practice and new ways of living together. Shosholoza all the way to Msawawa Experience it for yourself! IN CLOSING 2007 World Environmental Education Congress in Durban, South Africa

32. www.sadc-reep.org.zawww.sadc-reep.org.za / www.3weec.orgwww.3weec.org See you in 2007!