Gauteng Environmental Research Symposium

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The  Gauteng Department of Environment (GDEnv) and the University of Johannesburg’s Process, Energy & Environmental Technology Station (UJ PEETS)  invites local government, academia, industry and civil society to the 7th GAUTENG EVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM [GERS 7].

Theme:  Innovating Environmental Governance and Research for a Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Future

Date: 16 – 17 September 2025

This transformative two-day symposium is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of environmental governance and research.  Through engaging presentations and interactive discussions addressing pressing challenges in water, energy, air quality and biodiversity, it will build the framework for a resilient, sustainable province.  The insights and proposed solutions generated here won’t just benefit Gauteng;  they will drive national progress toward a greener, more secure future.

Join us in forging a lasting environmental legacy!

Further details to follow.

Student Track

2025 Call for Abstracts

Students are invited to submit an abstract of their research to be considered for the Student Track of GERS 7.

Top 10 performing students selected from the Student Track will earn an exclusive invitation to participate in the Symposium.  The winning student will have the opportunity to showcase their research and receive financial support of R10,000 [Ten Thousand Rand] to publish their full paper in a peer-reviewed, accredited journal – propelling their work to a wider academic audience.

Click here for more information and entry:  GERS 7 Call for Abstracts

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