Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfer, environmental politics expert and former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will be the featured guest at a University of Johannesburg public lecture on February 23. Dr. Töpfer, along with a panel of experts, will examine the experiences of recent and past world environment summits to assess the prospects and progress on the transition to a low carbon economy.
Dr. Klaus Töpfer in South Africa
A year-long programme of activities will begin in April focused on Germany and South Africa’s long-standing and diverse partnership in the fields of research, science and technology. The Year of Science will feature live and virtual activities throughout both countries during 2012 and 2013. The opening will take place in Cape Town with German Education and Research Minister Dr. Annette Schavan and South African Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor in attendance.
German-South African Year of Science
For the past four years, South African and German artists have shaped the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival into a much-awaited and successful event. This year, from January 27 to February 19, classical meets jazz as the festival puts a new twist on the old classics, featuring artists from both countries in the program. The Goethe Institut adds to this partnership, sponsoring the festival for yet another year.
Mozart Festival 2012
On December 15, three South African researchers were awarded the “Green Talents” sustainability prize by German Parliamentary State Secretary Thomas Rachel. Increasing from one South African winner for 2009, to two winners for 2010, the 2011 results reflect the growing prominence of South African scientific research. The annual international competition is aimed at exceptional young scientists active in the field of sustainable development.
SA scientists named “Green Talents 2011"
Employment opportunity at the German Embassy Pretoria
There are currently full-time positions available at the German Embassy Pretoria. One is in the Embassy itself and one in the Consular Section. Please download the following descriptions for further information.
The world’s largest consumer show, the International Green Week Berlin (IGW) is underway for the 77th time in the Berlin (January 20-29). The IGW 2012 features more than 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 countries, including the debút of Gabon at the fair, as well as hosts a global forum with 65 ministers of agriculture from around the world. The German Agriculture Minister attended the opening ceremony on January 19 and opened the trade show on the 20th.
Green Week 2012
