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Environmental Management Department<span> <div class="image-gallery-slider img-gal-1" id="img-gal-1" data-slides="3" data-slide="1" style="height:493.5px;"><div class="image-gallery-content" style="height:414px;">       <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-1"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/CT-Aachen_partnership_800x500.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Meet-the-city/External-relations/aachen-cape-town-city-to-city-partnership">Aachen-Cape Town city-to-city partnership. </a><br></p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Wooden%20bridge_2020_A.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>The City restored  <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/restoration-of-the-milnerton-wooden-bridge">Milnerton’s iconic wooden bridge </a> at Woodbridge Island and re-opened it to the public in 2019. </p></figcaption></figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/ERM-04.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>Fish Hoek is one of the City's most popular beaches and thanks to its <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/fish-hoek-shark-exclusion-net">shark exclusion net </a>, is now a safer swimming spot for the entire city. </p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-4"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Green_Infrastructure_Programme.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>The City's <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/green-infrastructure-programme">Green Infrastructure Programme </a> protects and enhances Cape Town's existing natural environmental assets, while also promoting and creating new green infrastructure assets. <br> </p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-5"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/ERM-09.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/helderberg-marine-protected-area-programme">Helderberg Marine Protected Area </a> is off-limits to the public. Regular cleaning is one of the measures in place to combat the effects of pollution. </p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-6"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/ERM-12.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <b> </b>The Old Granary Building in Cape Town CBD is <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/restoration-of-the-old-granary-building">undergoing exciting renovations </a>. </p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-7"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/ERM-01.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <b> </b>Together with its partners, the City began the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/skilpadsvlei-rehabilitation-project">Skilpadsvlei Rehabilitation Project </a> and brought an endangered species back from the edge of extinction. </p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-8"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Traffic%20Transport%20-%20Smart%20driving%20-%20Inline%20Graphic.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p>The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/smart-driver-programme">Smart Driver Programme </a> teaches City fleet drivers how to drive responsibly and monitors drivers and their fleet vehicles. </p></figcaption></figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-9"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/ERM-02.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <b> </b>The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/source-to-sea-river-corridor-project">Source to Sea River Corridor Project </a> aims to protect and restore important ecosystems and increase recreational urban and natural spaces. </p></figcaption></figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption">  </div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 9 </div><div class="slide-next"> <i class="icon arrow-white-next"> </i>  </div><div class="slide-prev"> <i class="icon arrow-white-prev"> </i>  </div></div></div></div> </span> <br><h4>Biodiversity Management Branch</h4><p>We are responsible for conserving and restoring Cape Town’s unique biodiversity. </p><p>Our work includes:</p><ul><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/Be-an-eco-tourist/Our-conservation-strategies-and-plans">Conservation planning</a></li><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Environmental%20education%20centres">Environmental education</a></li><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Activities-and-programmes/Nature-and-environment/invasive-species-programme">Invasive alien species management</a> and job creation</li><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-precious-biodiversity/city-nature-reserves">Management of nature reserves</a></li></ul><h4>Coastal Management Branch</h4><p>We assume accountability and management of the city’s coastline (seaward of the defined Coastal Edge)</p><p>Our work includes:</p><ul><li>ensuring ongoing economic growth and opportunities, with increased access and social value of the coast;</li><li>reducing coastal risk, <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-beaches-and-coast/conserving-our-coast">management and conservation of the natural coastal environment and systems</a>; and</li><li>conducting regular <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-precious-biodiversity/coastal-water-quality">water sample testing along the coastline</a> to determine the water quality at recreational beaches, tidal pools, and coastal monitoring points. </li></ul><h4>Environmental Compliance Branch</h4><p>We help the City comply with environmental laws, policies and procedures.</p><p>Our work includes:</p><ul><li>civil and criminal environmental law enforcement;</li><li>environmental compliance inspections and environmental audits of City facilities;</li><li>environmental sustainability and planning through development and integration of tools such as <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/policies-by-laws-and-publications">Environmental Management Frameworks</a> into the City’s <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/regulations-and-legislations/cape-town-spatial-development-framework">Spatial Development Framework</a>;</li><li>guiding other departments in developing environmental management systems to protect the environment; and</li><li>provision of environmental spatial data for <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-precious-biodiversity/preserving-our-biodiversity">biodiversity</a>, <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/rivers-and-wetlands/cape-towns-rivers-and-wetlands">wetlands</a> and the <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-beaches-and-coast/conserving-our-coast">coast</a>.</li></ul><h4>Environment, Heritage and Signage Branch</h4><p>We are responsible for <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-precious-biodiversity/looking-after-our-natural-heritage">environmental</a> and <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/cape-towns-history-and-heritage/Heritage-resources/Heritage-information-and-resources">heritage monitoring</a>, procedures and projects at the district level.</p><p>Our work includes:</p><ul><li>approval, management and monitoring of outdoor <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Doing-business-in-the-City/Signage-and-advertising/advertising-and-signage-overview">advertising and signage</a>, to ensure compliance with legislation;</li><li>enforcing compliance with environmental and heritage <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/policies-by-laws-and-publications">legislation and policies</a>; and</li><li>working with communities to maintain and enhance our shared <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/our-precious-biodiversity/looking-after-our-natural-heritage">environmental</a> and <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/cape-towns-history-and-heritage/Understanding-our-history-and-heritage/Protecting-our-heritage">cultural heritage</a> through a range of projects and programmes.</li></ul><h4>Environmental Planning and Sustainability Branch</h4><p>We coordinate and facilitate the implementation an <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Environmental%20Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">environmental strategy</a>, which provides the City's decision-makers with an effective policy and framework to aim towards environmental sustainability.</p><p>Our work includes:</p><ul><li>coordinating and implementing the City’s <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Environmental%20Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Environmental Strategy</a> and contributing towards the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Climate_Change_Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Climate Change Strategy</a>, which deals with known impacts and challenges presented by <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/ClimateChange">climate change</a>;</li><li>conducting <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/City-publications/publications-and-reports/environment">environmental reports</a> and plans, coordinating natural open space systems and establishing a <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/environmental-resource-management/green-infrastructure-programme">green infrastructure programme</a> in Cape Town;</li><li>co-ordination of the <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/Be-an-eco-tourist/Our-conservation-strategies-and-plans">City’s strategic environmental partnerships</a> and key catalytic projects; and</li><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Education-and-research-materials/Graphics-and-educational-material/Environment-and-heritage-education-resources">environmental education</a>, communication, training and development.</li></ul><p>We coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the City’s <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Environmental%20Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Environmental Strategy</a>, working with a range of other departments and external partners to manage and protect the environment and ensure Cape Town’s long-term environmental sustainability.</p> <span> <ul class="lrg-icon-content"><li class="lrg-icon lrg-link"><div class="list-links"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Nature-and-outdoors/Our-precious-biodiversity">Explore our precious biodiversity</a><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Advertising-and-signage/General-first-and-third-party-signage/Apply-for-outdoor-advertising-and-signage">Find out how to apply for outdoor advertising and signage</a><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Meet-the-city/External-relations/aachen-cape-town-city-to-city-partnership" style="margin-bottom:8px;display:block;">Find out about the Aachen-Cape Town city-to-city partnership</a><a title="title" href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Environmental%20Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Read our Environmental Strategy</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Heritage_Resource_Management_Brochure.pdf" target="_blank">Read our Heritage Resource Management Pamphlet</a><a title="title" href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Local%20and%20communities/Nature-and-the-community/Conserving-our-natural-heritage/Our-conservation-strategies-and-plans">See our conservation strategies and plans</a><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/City-publications/publications-and-reports/environment">See our environment reports and publications</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Careers_in_Environmental_Management_Guide.pdf" target="_blank">See our guide to careers in Environmental Management</a><a title="title" href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Cape-towns-history-and-heritage/Heritage-resources/Heritage-information-and-resources">See our heritage information and res​ources</a><br></div></li></ul></span><blockquote cite="https://wwww.cite.co.za"><p> <em>​​​"We are serious about following a holistic approach to sustainability and about managing our environment in a way that enhances economic opportunities and social wellbeing. It is, however, not only the responsibility of the City and its partners to protect and conserve this wonderful place we call home – every single one of us has a role to play. Our department's vision is to enhance, protect and manage Cape Town's natural and cultural resources for long term prosperity; in a way that optimises economic opportunities and promotes access and social wellbeing." <b>Lorraine Gerrans </b><cite>Director: Environmental Management </cite></em></p> <em> </em></blockquote><img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Environemental-Resource-Management-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><h4>Environmental Management head office</h4><p> <em>Telephone: <br><a>021 487 2284</a> / <a>021 487 2315</a> / <a>021 487 2319</a><br><br>Email: <br><a href="mailto:enviro@capetown.gov.za">enviro@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p><h4>Biodiversity Manage​ment Branch head office</h4><p> <em>Telephone: <br><a>021 444 1761</a></em></p><h4>Environmental and Heritage Management Branch</h4><h4>Maurietta Stewart, Head: Central<br> (Cape Town to Bellville / Kuils River)</h4><p> <em>Email: <br><a href="mailto:maurietta.stewart@capetown.gov.za">maurietta.stewart@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h4>Sonja Warnich-Stemmet, Head: North<br> (Milnerton to Atlantis, Durbanville / Kraaifontein)</h4><p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:sonja.warnichstemmet@capetown.gov.za">sonja.warnichstemmet@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p> <h4>Azanne van Wyk, Head: East<br> (Strand / Somerset West, Khayelitsha / Mitchells Plain)</h4><p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:azanne.vanwyk@capetown.gov.za">azanne.vanwyk@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h4>Andy Greenwood, Head: South<br> (Plumstead / Simon's Town, Athlone / Strandfontein)</h4><p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:andrew.greenwood@capetown.gov.za">andrew.greenwood@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h4>Environmental and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC)</h4><p> <em>Email: <br> <a href="mailto:heritage@capetown.gov.za"> <em>heritage@capetown.gov.za</em></a></em></p><p>Download the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/EHM_District_Offices_Contact_List.pdf">Environment and Heritage District Offices Contact List and Map</a>.</p>

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