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Margo Adonis

I graduated from Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2013 with a National Diploma in Environmental Management, then went onto further my studies and graduated with a Bachelors if Technology in Environmental Management in 2015 where I was already working a graduate trainee since 2015 at the National Department of Water and Sanitation. In 2017 I was permanently appointed as a Scientific Technician where I been exposed to many different functions with the Department including regulation of water users, enforcement, water quality and quantity management and institutional support and technical support, furthermore  I am also a registered Candidate Science in the Environmental Science Category with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.

Some of my achievements that I accomplished over the past few years:

1.       Advisory Board Committee Member for Cape Peninsula University of Technology Environmental Programme (Appointed in 2018 to date).

2.       Miss Earth South Africa Ambassador 2019/2020.

3.       Mentor, Advisor and Judge for the Eskom Science Expo for young Professionals (2013 to date)

4.       Multi International Environmental Award Winner.

5.       Top 100 Young Environmental Leaders recognized by the United Nations in 2019.

6.       SDG 6 lead advocate for the Voluntary youth based NPO World Merit South Africa (Cape Town Council).

7.       Founder of Visions of Change Movement.

8.       National Environmental Human Rights Activist.

Some of my green hobbies include Environmental Education and awareness whereby I go around to schools and communities within the Western Cape and I conduct environmental sessions, launch projects and campaigns which includes Water conservation, tree planting , recycling, eco clubs, food gardens, clean-ups and sustainability



Margo Adonis 

Margo Adonis, National Environmental Human Rights Activist.


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