About the EEU
The Environmental Evaluation Unit (EEU)
is an independent, self-funded research, consulting and training
unit based at the University of Cape Town. Founded in 1985, the EEU has
established itself as a leader in the fields of integrated
environmental management and sustainable development responding to
local, regional and global environmental challenges using an
interdisciplinary and participatory approach. During this time, the EEU
has undertaken work throughout South Africa and southern Africa, has
participated in global research and policy initiatives, and has
provided expertise to leading private and public corporations, research
institutions, planning and development organisations, state
departments, local authorities and communities.
The EEU has successfully integrated consulting, research, training and community outreach as core activities of its operation. Thus, it has implemented a wide diversity of projects that have contributed to academic debates and advancing knowledge whilst having practical impacts on the ground. |
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The EEU aims to be: Independent Having no vested interests in research and consulting project outcomes. Innovative Challenging the conventional way of thinking about and doing environmental evaluations, environmental planning, natural resource management and research. Holistic Looking at problems in an integrated, holistic and systems-orientated manner. Responsive Meeting the needs of government and private sector clients, the research community and the broader public. Mentoring Building the capacity of environmental managers, emerging researchers and consultants through training, partnerships and review. Facilitative Drawing on the human resources of the University of Cape Town and other tertiary institutions in South Africa and elsewhere. |
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