Air Aware: Youth Action Accelerator Leadership Workshop

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From 4 to 6 August, Youth@SAIIA, in partnership with Breathe Cities and the City of Johannesburg, hosted a training workshop as part of the Air Aware Workshop Series.

The series equips young people from across Johannesburg with the knowledge, skills and tools to become clean air advocates and community leaders.

Through interactive learning, expert-led sessions and practical advocacy exercises, participants strengthened their understanding of air pollution, environmental justice, campaign design and public participation.

Speakers

  • Rendani Tshitangano: Research Assistant, Youth@SAIIA
  • Elizabeth Sidiropoulos: Chief Executive, SAIIA
  • Donavan Fullard: Programme Head, Youth@SAIIA
  • Nokuthula Dubazane: Portfolio Manager, Breathe Cities Johannesburg, Clean Air Fund
  • Ewan Botha, MEC for Gauteng Department of Environment
  • Lehlohonolo Jack: Project Coordinator, Youth@SAIIA
  • Lufuno Maise: Senior Specialist for Air Quality Permitting & Regulations, City of Johannesburg
  • Prof. Caradee Wright: Chief Specialist Scientist, South African Medical Research Council
  • Karabo Molapo: Technician on Air Quality Services, South African Weather Service
  • Tyla Nxumalo: UrbanBetter Joburg Cityzens Hub Coordinator, Youth@SAIIA
  • Ngelekanyo Tshishonga: Project Assistant, Youth@SAIIA
  • Lindelani Munyadziwa: Air Quality Specialist, City of Johannesburg
  • Kolade Ayo-Yusuf: Senior Manager, Cart Agency
  • Dr. Edward Nkadimeng: South African Consortium of Air Quality Monitoring
  • Nobesuthu Mnkandla: Legal Intern, Centre for Environmental Rights
  • Mbhali Khumalo: Legal Intern, Centre for Environmental Rights

Some of the Highlights

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4 Aug 2026 – 6 Aug 2026