Dion George

Dion George

politician South Africa

Dion George is the current South African Minister of Environment, who recently defended the fishing closure policies implemented by his predecessor, Barbara Creecy, arguing that the decisions made were legally sound and based on extensive consultation, despite ongoing litigation from conservation groups seeking more effective measures to protect the African penguin population.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
666,390
Power
3,933$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 3 8.00 1.12% +0% 59,308,690 666,390 $350,000 3,933$
Totals 3 59,308,690 666,390 $350,000 3,933$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Dion George is the Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister who published the draft second nationally determined contribution (NDC) for South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: SA’s draft second climate plan calls for urgent action, global support – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Dion George is the minister who highlighted the importance of protecting South Africa's oceans. 8

Mail & Guardian: South African marine worm contains a potent cancer-fighting compound – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Dion George is the minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment in South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: Environment minister reflects on his – and the GNU’s – first year in office – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Dion George is the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment who unveiled the Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan for South Africa’s Coastal Sector. 8

Mail & Guardian: How the state plans to shield SA’s coast from climate change – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Environment Minister Dion George has withdrawn the approval of the 'flawed' industry waste-tyre management plan, to ensure a comprehensive review. 8

Mail & Guardian: Government withdraws ‘flawed’ waste-tyre management plan for full review – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Dion George upheld the decision to dismiss appeals against an offset exemption granted to the Elandsfontein mine. 4

Mail & Guardian: Phosphate mine proposal in national park sparks outrage – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George stressed the importance of the coastal management programme. 8

Mail & Guardian: State unveils five-year plan to protect 3 592km of coastline – The Mail & Guardian