Quick Stop on Durban COP17: November 30 1 December 2011 | Durban | South Africa Here is the latest from Durban, South Africa and COP 17 – as posted on the Eko-Eco blog. Jump to specific days using the links below or scroll to the bottom for the most recent updates. … Read more on [...]
Mexico Goes to COP 17 for Green Housing Funds
29 November 2011 by
In an effort to integrate and develop an acceptable sustainable housing policy, Mexico’s National Housing Commission (CONAVI), has developed cross-cutting programs that are being presented at the 17th Conference of the Parties in Durban. In order to foster the growth of a green housing market in sustainable urban developments and promote the densification of cities [...]
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Durban’s Mission: Food Security First
29 November 2011 by
On the opening day of the United Nations climate talks in Durban, the pro-development NGO World Growth released a new report urging world leaders to focus on the importance of food security, particularly in Africa, and the critical role of palm oil as an effective strategy to reduce food insecurity. Palm oil as part of [...]
Developing a greener, more prosperous Eastern Cape
28 November 2011 by
The Eastern Cape government will be exhibiting their initiatives for the development of a green economic hub at COP 17 this month. The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) has developed the Eastern Cape Climate Change Response Strategy (ECCCRS) which forms the basis of understanding the impact of climate change in the [...]
Durban Weathers The Storm
28 November 2011 by
The Municipality’s Emergency Control and Disaster Management Unit responded to numerous reports of flooding, damage to property and infrastructure, as a result of the storm on Sunday night, 27 November 2011. This morning, around 10 fatalities were regrettably reported, although we have been able to confirm five to date. The Mayor, Councillor James Nxumalo, has [...]
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Durban rolls out red carpet for COP17
24 November 2011 by
Pretoria – Durban will roll out the red carpet at a parade today to welcome delegates arriving ahead of next week’s historic climate change conference. The welcome parade is expected to showcase the city and the country’s state of readiness to host COP17 from 28 November to 9 December 2011. Government leaders will join thousands [...]
Cabinet hails green economy partnership
24 November 2011 by
Pretoria – Cabinet has commended South Africa’s labour, business and civil society for partnering with government in signing the Green Economy Accord, which it said strengthened the country’s position leading up to the Durban COP17 conference next week. The Accord, signed on 17 November, aims to create 30 000 jobs in the green economy sector [...]
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CFACT to Debunk Climate Propaganda at UN’s COP17 in Durban, South Africa
20 November 2011 by
“Every December campaigners, bureaucrats and those seeking to cash in on climate alarmism fly to a resort where the media parrots every dire or vitriolic pronouncement no matter how baseless or extreme,” said CFACT’s co-founder Craig Rucker. “Polls show the public is tired of the hype and wants facts. CFACT is ready to clear the [...]
A Concert for East Africa
15 November 2011 by
Artist Project Earth [APE] will present A CLIMATE OF CHANGE Concert for East Africa as part of the COP17 conference, on 4th December, 2011. The concert will be hosted on the Durban beach front, from 3PM and will play under the Durban sunset into the early evening.The line-up for the Festival includes headliner and South [...]
Durban’s plan to offset COP17 carbon footprint
14 November 2011 by
Durban – An estimated 15 000 tons of CO2 is expected to be produced during COP17 but Durban has a plan to offset the carbon footprint. The estimation is based on the assumption that 25 000 people will visit the city during the conference and considered factors like accommodation, conference venues, transportation and waste removal [...]
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