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Submission Number: 39
Submission ID: 790
Submission UUID: dc62ad1c-20ad-43ba-b66c-568b3943cc09
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 07:00
Completed: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 07:28
Changed: Sun, 06/01/2025 - 23:02
Remote IP address: 196.21.80.2
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Ms.
Nqayi
Zamansele
University of zululand
I am a dedicated passionate social worker with over 10 years’ experience. I am well known for my commitment to excellence in the field of social work. I have experience in supervision and management and have contributed greatly to the node of Afrocentric thought and development through training and facilitation. Of late I am a contract lecturer and enjoy interacting with students. I am a leader with a unique blend of creativity acquired by having mentors and peers who critique me to the best version. Outside work, I spend more time writing as I am doing my PhD on Food security and Indigenous knowledge systems. I strive to be the best version of myself impacting our communities then the world.
Yes
Dr.
Xaba
Fikile
University Of Zululand
Dr Fikile Xaba is a Lecturer & Researcher employed by the University of Zululand, Social Work Department. She is a qualified and well experienced Social Worker registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). She has field-practice experience in the public service, having practiced in the areas of corrections/ rehabilitation, social development, and employee wellness. She worked as a private practitioner, specialising in Psychosocial counselling. and employee wellness services. She holds four post matric qualifications (BA in Social Work, Honours (BPA), MPA, PhD in Development studies and various short-term continuous professional development certificates. She has published several papers in international journals. She has supervised and graduated Masters and Ph students. She regards herself as a self-driven and a result- oriented individual, who embraces both teamwork and autonomous functioning. She believes in life-long learning and have demonstrable skills. Her research interest is on Green social work and climate change, Employee wellness, Women empowerment, Wellbeing and Sustainable Development.
No
Abstract
Green Social Work as a Catalyst for Policy Advocacy and Community Empowerment
THEME 1: Green Social Work and Climate Resilience: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in the Face of Environmental Crises
SUB 1.6 The role of indigenous knowledge in environmental conservation.
Oral Presentation
The escalating impacts of climate change and environmental degradation have disproportionately affected vulnerable communities worldwide, exposing deep-rooted social, economic, and environmental inequalities. This chapter explores the emerging field of Green Social Work (GSW) as a vital framework for enhancing climate resilience, particularly among marginalized populations. Grounded in principles of environmental justice, human rights, and sustainability, GSW integrates ecological consciousness into social work theory and practice. The paper examines how social workers can act as change agents by advocating for policies that mitigate climate risks, promoting community-based adaptation strategies, and empowering individuals and groups through inclusive and participatory approaches. Drawing from case studies in developing and developed contexts, it highlights interdisciplinary collaborations and culturally sensitive interventions that strengthen both environmental and social systems. Ultimately, this paper positions Green Social Work as an essential discipline in addressing the complex interplay between ecological crises and human vulnerability, emphasizing its transformative potential in building more just and resilient societies.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Dr
Thabisa
Matsea
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Dr
Luce
Pretorius
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted