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Goethe-Institut Johannesburg
Jan Smuts Ave. 114
Parkwood 2193
tel: 011-442 3232
fax: 011442 3738
petersen@joburg.goethe.de
"Ich war öfters mit der Natur im Streite, aber ich habe immer damit geendigt, sie um Pardon zu bitten."
Goethe
"Oft have I been at odds with nature but have
always ended up apologizing to her."
Goethe
25.08.2002 - 4.30 for 5.00 pm
"Project GREEN" - Paintings by Michael Müller, BerlinLaunch of exhibition and computer visualsMichael Müller demonstrates how an artist dedicated to a social cause can make a difference to the indigenous people of Amazonia. 100 Indian words describing the colour GREEN Proceeds of sales will go towards providing medical aid for the indigenous people of Amazonia - the largest rain forest area on our planet.
7.00 for 7.30 pm
"The Long Walk Home" - Film by Kevin Harris, South Africa2 x 24 minute documentary episodes about the walk from Sweden to Cape Town undertaken by exiled poet, musician, economist and journalist, Boudewijn Wegerif, to bring attention to debt oppression, economic injustice and usury.A discussion with director Kevin Harris will follow.
31.08.2002 - 10.30 for 11.00-01.00pm
"The Impact of the Neo-liberal Model of Globalization on Climate and Environment" - Lecture by Ernst Ulrich v. WeizsäckerErnst Ulrich v. Weizäcker, member of the World Commission on the Social Dimensions of Globalisation (the ILO), the Club of Rome and Chair of the corresponding Inquiry Commission of the Federal Republic's Parliament, will give a talk on the impact of globalization on Germany and the world. In his lecture Mr. v. Weizäcker will refer to the findings and recommendations of the Parliamentary Commission. The rather critical content has recently been released. Also speaking will beProf. Dr. Patrick Bond from the Wits Graduate School of Public and Developement Management, who will present the South African perspective on the issue.A discussion will then ensue.Refreshments will be served.
2.30 for 3.00 - 6.00 pm
Young peoples' involvement in saving the environment!Price-giving ceremony, film-launch and various presentations on young people taking environmental action· The largest TV-station in Germany (WDR) originated a competition, "Future-Online-Award", on young peoples' projects for sustainable development and their presentation on the Internet of which some have already been utilized at various German and African schools. The most innovative and trail-blazing projects are to be exhibited at the Goethe Institut.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfer, head of the UN-environmental agency and former Minister of Environment for the Federal Republic of Germany, will attend the prize winners' presentation.
Three 5 minute films which are to be shown at the Sithengi - CBFA Childrens Broadcasting Festival, Cape Town in November dealing with the empowering of socially disadvantaged children to protecting the environment.
Young learners from various South African schools will also participate and offer their own presentations.
Ulrich Loser, hydrologist from the Department of Water and Forestry, will deliver a lecture on river-health with water sample specimens and expound on the latest developments in water-treatments.
Steffen Naumann-Delmare, Managing Director of Lubombo Infrastructure Development (Ptv) Ltd., will give a talk on the latest developments in water management.
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