Intelligence Transfer Centre invites you to participate in the the 12th Annual Environmental Crimes Conference on the 23rd and 24th July 2025 at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria. This pivotal event will bring together conservationists, forensic experts, legal professionals, and policymakers to tackle pressing environmental challenges that endanger both sustainability and human wellbeing.

Some of the pertinent discussion topics include:

• Land Owners Responsibility in relation to the legal framework for environmental governance under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMBA) and Alien and Invasive Species (AIS) Regulations.
• Directors’ Duties and Liability for Environmental Non-compliance Under South African Law.
• Uzani v BP: The challenges to privately prosecuting corporate environmental offenders in South Africa.
• Judicial oversight of waste water treatment and sewage spills: An environmental crimes perspective.
• Discussing the harmful environmental impacts of air quality with specific focus on the South of Durban.
• The utility of the criminal sanction for environmental law transgressions in South Africa with keen focus on the ‘brown’ sector.

Why you should attend:

• Environmental crimes can have severe legal and financial consequences. Directors have a responsibility to understand how these crimes are detected, investigated, and prosecuted.
• Environmental regulations are constantly evolving, especially in light of climate change and sustainability pressures. The conferences will offer insights into: New laws and enforcement trends, The direction of environmental policies, and real-life case studies and enforcement actions.
• Keep updated with growing stakeholder expectation that directors and boards take Environmental, Social, and Governance seriously.
• Being informed and proactive of environmental crime ensures your company avoids penalties and assists in deliberating strategies for a competitive advantage.

Stay ahead of risk and understand value of attending the 12th Annual Environmental Crimes Conference: As directors, compliance officers and conservationists our role is not only to ensure our organization’s profitability and growth, but also its integrity, compliance, and long-term sustainability. Environmental crimes are a growing area of regulatory focus, legal liability, and reputational risk. More than just legal exposure, environmental misconduct can damage investor trust, brand reputation, and operational continuity.

Attending the 12th Annual Environmental Crimes Conference will ensure we lead from the front in understanding and ensuring environmental sustainability rather than reacting to it.

To register or sponsor this impactful sustainability-driven event, contact Marcus on Marcus@intelligencetransferc.co.za or call +27 (0) 11-326-2501

We look forward to seeing you there!