Week 1 of the Gauteng Beautification & Greening Programme kicks off! From Joburg to Tshwane, Ekurhuleni & West Rand — teams are clearing illegal dumps, planting trees & refreshing our CBDs. 🌍 #GP1MillionTrees #BKB #GrowingGautengTogether #GautengforG20

🌱✨ Week 1 of the Gauteng Beautification & Greening Programme kicks off! From Joburg to Tshwane, Ekurhuleni & West Rand — teams are clearing illegal dumps, planting trees & refreshing our CBDs. 💪🌍 #GP1MillionTrees #BKB #GrowingGautengTogether #GautengforG20 #MECEwanBotha

Beautification and Clean-Up in Kroomdraai Through efforts like this, the Department continues to protect our heritage and ensure that our communities remain safe, clean, and sustainable for future generations. Ewan Botha #GrowingGautengTogether #BontleKeBotho

Day 4 of the Gauteng Beautification & Greening Programme! Today, teams are hard at work in Maropeng (Kromdraai informal settlement, Mogale City) and across Soshanguve, Kgeila Borokgu & Marry Me in Tshwane. #BontleKeBotho #GautengforG20 #GrowingGautengTogether

🇿🇦🇪🇹🌍 Today in Ethiopia, MEC Ewan Botha joined the #Under2Coalition Africa Ministerial Roundtable. Theme: From global pledges to local implementation — unlocking multilevel action for #COP30. #RoadToCOP30 #GrowingGautengTogether

MEC Ewan Botha highlighted Gauteng’s priorities: ✅ Direct access to climate finance for municipalities ✅ Green job creation & industry development ✅ Technology transfer & renewable energy investment ✅ Stronger multilevel governance & MRV systems #ClimateAction

“True progress comes when local voices shape global outcomes. Africa must be a producer, not just a consumer, in green industries.” – MEC Ewan Botha Watch the extract 🎥 👉 bit.ly/3Vvg1A7 #COP30 #Environment #Sustainability #GautengForG20

X 🇿🇦🇪🇹🌍 MEC Ewan Botha joined the Roundatable for Sub-Nationals, hosted by UNFCCC, in partnership with #Under2Coalition in Ethiopia. Theme: From global pledges to local implementation — unlocking multilevel action for #COP30 🎥 👉 bit.ly/3Vvg1A7 #RoadToCOP30

“True progress comes when local voices shape global outcomes. Africa must be a producer, not just a consumer, in green industries.” – MEC Botha Watch the extract 🎥 👉 bit.ly/3Vvg1A7 #COP30 #Environment #Sustainability #GautengForG20 #GGT2030

The Under2 Coalition drives subnational climate leadership, integrating states and regions into global action, showcasing local solutions, and accelerating momentum toward #COP30 and beyond. #RoadToCOP30 #GGT2030 #ClimateAction #Sustainability

📢MEDIA STATEMENT | MEC Ewan Botha represented Gauteng at the Roundtable of Sub-nationals in Addis Ababa, hosted by UNFCCC in partnership with the Under2 Coalition. He highlighted priorities:green jobs, direct climate finance,tech transfer& strong governance ahead of #COP30

📢Media Alert MEC Ewan Botha represented Gauteng at the Roundtable of Sub-nationals in Addis Ababa, hosted by UNFCCC in partnership with the #Under2Coalition. He highlighted priorities: green jobs, direct climate finance, tech transfer & strong governance ahead of #COP30.

🔑 Key takeaways: — 🇺🇬 Most of the subnational actions taken by Uganda like tree planting are locally driven without provision in the national budgets for them. — 💰 Access to finance and technical capacity are key issues limiting subnational ability for climate action. — 👥

🚨 A 2-day joint operation (4–5 Sept 2025) is underway! The Gauteng Dept of Environment & City of Tshwane are inspecting scrap metal facilities & foundries for compliance with environmental laws. #ComplianceMatters #GrowingGautengTogether

❗Facilities that fail to comply are issued warning letters immediately. This is about action, not talk — ensuring accountability where it matters. #Compliance #KeepGautengClean

Why it matters? 🌍 Protect the environment ⚒️ Promote responsible scrap metal & foundry practices 💚 Build a sustainable future for Gauteng #GrowingGautengTogether