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WETLANDS CAMPAIGN

Environmental awareness on

World Wetlands Day

he municipality commemorated World The campaign was aimed at educating learners sessions, where key topics such as environmental
TWetlands Day on 2 February 2026 by and members of the local community about the protection and responsible behaviour were
hosting an Environmental Awareness critical importance of wetlands and their role in explored.
Campaign at Emthonjeni Primary School in supporting a healthy environment. The initiative created a platform for young
Kwaggafontein A, reinforcing its commitment Municipal officials led engaging sessions that people to better understand their role in
to environmental education and sustainability.
safeguarding natural resources.
To encourage active volvement, learners who
demonstrated knowledge and participated
effectively were rewarded with gifts.

The initiative was met with excitement and
appreciation, further motivating learners to
engage with the environmental messages being
shared. Municipal representatives described the
campaign as a success, noting the positive
response from learners and educators alike.
The municipality emphasised that such aware-
ness programmes are essential in fostering a
Educating learners from Emthonjeni Primary School on the importance of wetlands. culture of environmental stewardship among
young people, while also strengthening
highlighted the community-wide efforts towards sustainable
ecological value of development.
wetlands, including
their functions in
water purification,
flood control, and
the conservation of
biodiversity.
Learners partici-
pated enthusiasti-
cally in interactive
discussions and
question-and-answer
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