Sandton Convention Centre welcomes CITES COP17: With the the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP17) to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) due to begin in Johannesburg on Saturday, 24 September, the build-up is well underway. Source: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your … [Read more...] about Sandton Convention Centre welcomes CITES COP17
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Durban: Quick Stop on Durban COP17: November 30
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 Ecosystem Marketplace … [Read more...] about Durban: Quick Stop on Durban COP17: November 30
Mexico Goes to COP 17 for Green Housing Funds
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 by … [Read more...] about Mexico Goes to COP 17 for Green Housing Funds
Durban’s Mission: Food Security First
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 the solution is under threat by environmental NGOs, some … [Read more...] about Durban’s Mission: Food Security First
Developing a greener, more prosperous Eastern Cape
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 province and to … [Read more...] about Developing a greener, more prosperous Eastern Cape
