O.R TAMBO CHILDRENS DECLARATION

The O.R Tambo Children’s Declaration is a statement by children of Southern Africa, submitted on October 24, 2017, outlining commitments to the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development and proposing specific policy actions across economic, environmental, educational, health, and social sectors to improve their communities.

• The declaration calls for a transition to renewable energy resources and the development of sustainable, green cities featuring rooftop gardens and environmentally friendly RDP housing. It specifically condemns proposed fracking in the Karoo and advocates for stricter laws to combat water contamination, overfishing, and illegal waste dumping.
• To address food insecurity and environmental degradation, the document recommends establishing community farms, home and school vegetable gardens, and tree-planting projects. It urges the implementation of stricter standards for sustainable agricultural practices to revolutionise food production systems.
• The children advocate for comprehensive educational reforms, including expanding the school syllabus to cover environmental and health studies, and ensuring basic education is free and accessible. They call for increased awareness regarding carbon footprints, renewable energy, gender equality, the LGBT+ community, and domestic abuse.
• The declaration highlights critical health gaps in rural areas, specifically the lack of medical personnel, clean water, and sanitation. Proposed solutions include the funding of mobile clinics, the implementation of National Health Insurance, and the reintegration of pregnant students into schools post-childbirth.
• Regarding economic growth and social infrastructure, the document demands equal pay for equal work, the condemnation of child labor, and increased transport services to schools. It also suggests improving safety through street lights, street watches, and the installation of street safety buttons to alert police.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2017). O.R TAMBO CHILDRENS DECLARATION. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OR-Tambo-Childrens-Declaration-2017.pdf

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. O.R TAMBO CHILDRENS DECLARATION. 2017. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OR-Tambo-Childrens-Declaration-2017.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=South African Institute of International Affairs |title=O.R TAMBO CHILDRENS DECLARATION |date=24 October 2017 |url=https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OR-Tambo-Childrens-Declaration-2017.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2017tambo, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{O.R TAMBO CHILDRENS DECLARATION}}, publisher = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2017}, month = oct, url = {https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OR-Tambo-Childrens-Declaration-2017.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }