The UN Climate Change Conference (COP16) in held Cancun, Mexico, has just ended – and environmentalists are already turning their attention to next year’s conference, which will take place on South African shores. COP17 will be held in the city of Durban a coastal city vulnerable to the threat of rising sea levels caused by climate change. Any shipping agency Durban will be aware of the damaging effects that rising sea levels and flooding could have on the port city, where the subtropical climate will also lead to higher temperatures and increased rainfall as climate change progresses.
The South African cities Cape Town and Durban went head to head in the bid to host the 17th UN Climate Change Conference. However, Durban’s impressive International Convention Centre (ICC) gave the city the winning edge and it is here that the conference will be held later this year.betweene 30 000 and 40 000 delegates are expected to attend the conference and guests will include various government officials, business leaders and of course environmental activists.
Activists derided the 2010 Climate Change Conference for failing to produce satisfactory results and binding treaties aimed at combating climate change. However, officials say the COP17 agenda promises to be “bigger and better” with a focus on hot topics, like securing a climate change deal before the Kyoto Protocol expires.
Following the success of the soccer World Cup held in South Africa in 2010, Durban mayor Obed Mlaba is confident that the city will have no trouble hosting the 2011 Global Climate Change Conference. Many an air freight Durban will already be gearing up for the flood of international visitors. The city will also host the 123rd International Olympic Committee session early in 2011, with hopes of being selected to host the 2010 Olympic Games.
Durban was part of South Africa’s government delegation from South Africa attending this year’s Climate Change Conference, and many local environmentalists are proud to say that South Africa’s hottest city will soon provide a discussion forum for the world’s hottest environmental topic.
For more information regarding the COP17-CMP7 conference please visit the official website COP17 Durban
Helow there.
Im an agricultural extension officer i deal more with people who are affected by climate change and since then i have loved this issue of climate change. i would like know more about it and also about the coming conference how do i become part of the conference? Are you guys able to provide the seasonal climate changes expected per give.
I am a Biotechnologist, passionate about science. I read a lot about climate changes; i am well informed on this subject. I am a part time columnist, i write science matters in indigeneous language specificly in mostly spoken language in South Africa isiZulu. I do motivational talks to youth educating on importance of science and maths and informing them about various disciplines within science.
Nozipho and Nkosinathi, could you please drop me your contact details to dumisani@imbitho.co.za , I would like your assistance in Cliamate change related matter. thanks Dumisani
i am a fotographer. would like to get involved fotographically. i am based in johannesburg. my interest (photographically)is water, or recylcing.
I am a geography educator at Mariannhill Indepenent School and wish to know how can my learners and I become part of the conference.
I’m a student of Uwc doing Ethics studies I like to assist in the conference so that I get the knowledge about climate change . My email address is vmangena@webmail. co.za
thanks
Hi, I am an artist in the lower south coast, is there any chance for local (and rural) artists to showcase their crafts and arts? – most of the products are recycled items, – please let me know asap
How do i become delegate of this event? Very keen
Hi, I would love to be part of this event as it is close to my heart. Please let me know how to register attendance.
I am international relations student. Environmental issues are an important part of my international education. I would like to be involved in Durban’s Climate Change Agenda as a volunteer.
environmental science student, in fact climate change is the global issue that need special attention like this confference.hope that the outcomes will be poisive and good for every country from developed to the developing countries. As we all know that it is the global issue caused by ignorant people but affect the whole universe.
Hi, if one to the part of the conference how do you go about doing that?
Thanks.
Hi, I am not too sure what you’re asking. Please visit the website at http://www.cop17durban.com/ where you should be able to find all necessary information.
Hi ,
Please help , I would like to be considered as a volunteer for the summit which is being held in Durban .
Hi Collin,
Please contact them directly to ask how to sign up as a volunteer.
Email address: cop17cmp7@durban.gov.za
Good luck!
Hi
I am young resercher doing my MBChB Degree . I have a project that I would like to present on the Reduction of CO2 and other polluntants in the atmosphere by reconsuming them. I have done a literature review and I am so passsionate about environmental science too and given such an opportunity will mean a lot to me. Please let me know.
Regards
Ayanda Sibiya
Hi Ayanda,
Please contact the event organisers to enquire about your presentation -
eMail: gcanga@environment.gov.za
Good luck!
Hi
I would like to be part of the conference, even on a volunteer basis. i am busy asisting various embassies with accomodation, flights and recommended tour visits.
Hi Farrana
Please contact the organisers by emailing cop17@thompsons.co.za
Thanks
Hi, we are would like to involved informal traders that are producing and selling enviro friendly products in the coastal areas in durban. How can they showcase the product during the conference.
tx
vumi
Hi Vumi
Please contact the organisers by emailing cop17@thompsons.co.za
Thanks
Hello,
plz try to inform us about the registration processes regarding COP17 and coy7 in Durban.
We are waiting from whoever who has got important info.
Hi,
Please contact the organisers by emailing cop17@thompsons.co.za
Thanks