The purpose of the Resource Conservation Branch is to facilitate integrated action with regard to the conservation and utilisation of natural resources such as water, waste and energy. It aims to establish an awareness of the physical limits of resource use on future development, which will in turn minimise the impacts of resource use on the environment and enhance people’s quality of life. The City of Cape Town strives to be at the forefront of sustainable development in South African local government. In fact, Cape Town is the first local authority in South Africa to establish a dedicated Resource Conservation Branch.

Sustainable natural resource use will mainly be achieved through the implementation of the Energy and Climate Change Strategy in liaison with all relevant line function departments, stakeholders and partners.

Actions resulting from this process will specifically impact on the following sectors:

• Climate change and energy
• Climate change and adaptation
• Energy efficiency
• Renewable energy
  

The key functions of the branch include:

• Energy and climate change
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
• Renewable energy projects
• Cleaner production and sustainable procurement
  

For further information, contact:

Ms Sarah Ward (Manager)
Tel:  +27 (0)21 487 2124
Fax: +27 (0)21 487 2255
E-mail: sarah.ward@capetown.gov.za

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