# The Deputy minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Bernice Swarts, has open the 20th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The three-day gathering focuses on turning air-quality policies into measurable emission reductions, cleaner air and improved public health. Discussions amongst government, industry, communities, civil society and academia will look at poor coordination, limited capacity, financing and compliance gaps. It also seeks to explore stronger accountability, monitoring and practical solutions to improve air quality.
Air quality governance lekgotla targets emission reductions