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Commonwealth NGOs
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 Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa
PO Box 394
Howick, 3290
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Email: marketing@wessa.co.za
Website: www.wessa.org.za
Type: NGO
Scope: national
Interest in Forestry: peripheral
Description
WESSA is a membership-based environmental organization that promotes public participation in caring
for the Earth.
We embrace professionalism and sound corporate governance, fostering collaborative partnerships to succeed
in our Mission.
With enthusiasm and a spirit of unity, we work to achieve a South Africa that is wisely managed by all
to ensure environmental sustainability.
Our MISSION is to promote public participation in caring for the Earth.
Our AIM is to contribute to conserving the Earth’s vitality and diversity by:-
- promoting sound environmental values and sustainable living
- integrating conservation and development
- encouraging individual and community action
- securing the protection and wise use of natural resources
- acting as an environmental watchdog
- promoting and participating in environmental education
- influencing policy and decision-making
- responding to changing needs.
Our VALUES and STYLE:
- We operate democratically.
- We are firm, but restrained, in the pursuit of our aims, seeking collaboration and consensus whenever
possible and accepting accountability for our actions.
- We strive for innovation and excellence, lead by example, and act with integrity in an atmosphere
of mutual respect.
WESSA’s VALUES:
Integrity: We shall endeavour to uphold our integrity, both as individuals and as an organisation, at
all times, as we recognise that this principle is the value upon which all others are founded
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