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Submission Number: 279
Submission ID: 1569
Submission UUID: 34458b90-0cef-49a8-a24c-ce24d9b7f850
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:45
Completed: Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:55
Changed: Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:33
Remote IP address: 105.245.118.67
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Nkosi |
| Firstname | Nozipho |
| noziphoenkosi@outlook.com | |
| Mobile | 0649043629 |
| Institution | University of johannesburg |
| Biosketch | Nozipho Evodia Nkosi is a social work supervisor at the Mpumalanga Government Department of Social Development and a field instructor for undergraduate social work students and is affiliated with the University of Johannesburg. She is a co-author for an internationally published journal article. The journal article is Understanding Social Work Supervision in the Context of Social Development Practice: A Comprehensive Analysis. She is currently pursuing registration as a PhD candidate, focusing on developmental social welfare. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Navigating Sustainability Transitions: A Theoretical and Practical Analysis of Sustainable Development Challenges in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.1 Social work’s contribution toward global sustainability and equity goals. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Poster Presentation |
| Abstract | The study aims to critically investigate the function of social work in fostering sustainable development in Mpumalanga Province by examining how principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability are incorporated into governance, planning, and developmental strategies. Mpumalanga being in a region significantly affected by coal mining, environmental degradation, and socio-economic disparities, the study delves into the ways social workers advance sustainability through advocacy, community involvement, and influencing policy. Utilizing conceptual frameworks such as Green Social Work and the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development, this research underscores the profession's ability to tackle environmental justice issues, facilitate inclusive development, and assist vulnerable communities who bear the brunt of ecological damage. It assesses regional efforts like the Mpumalanga Vision 2030 Strategic Implementation Framework and evaluates how well social work is integrated into these initiatives. Through systematic literature review, the study indicates that although social workers in Mpumalanga are becoming more cognizant of the links between social and environmental justice, their engagement in sustainability planning is still lacking. The results call for a deeper incorporation of social work into environmental governance, improved training in ecological literacy, and the use of interdisciplinary strategies in development. In conclusion, the study positions social work as a transformative element capable of connecting community needs with sustainable policy enactment, highlighting its potential to encourage resilience, equity, and ecological stewardship amid climate and development challenges. |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Martha |
| Lastname | van Straaten |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Prof |
| Firstname | Roelf |
| Lastname | Reyneke |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |