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- Earth Summit 2002 on sustainable development
Reuters News Service
08/21/2002
The
United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development will
be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 26 to
Septmber 4, 2002. The main governmental event will be held
in the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC), with parallel events
being held by business and civil society groups around the
city before, during and after the main event.
All times are in GMT. South Africa is GMT +2.
*New
events are marked with an asterisk.
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MONDAY,
AUGUST 19
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Pre-Civil Society Global Forum events, ExpoCentre, Nasrec
Centre (to Sept 4).
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Corporate Accountability Week (to August 23)
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*Pre-summit meeting of judges to discuss environmental
law (until August 20). Kopanong Hotel.
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TUESDAY,
AUGUST 20
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Indigenous People's International Summit on Sustainable
Development (to August 23). Kimberley, Northern Cape Province.
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Panel discussion on the WSSD with representatives from
government, business and civil society. University of
the Witwatersrand.
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WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 21
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Press conference addressed by Mike Muller, Director General
of S.African Forestry and Water Affairs. Water Dome, 1000.
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*World Bank launches annual World Development Report:
2003 sustainable development in a dynamic world. 1230.
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*Tokyo Sexwale, Chairman of the Business Co-ordinating
Forum, launches Water Neutral Project. The Brew House,
SA Breweries, Sandton, 1430.
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THURSDAY,
AUGUST 22
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Washington-based Dr Val Giddings, ex-US Department of
Agriculture, addresses GMO-Biotechnology news conference.
Marks Parks Sports Club, 1030 for 1100.
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Corporate Accountability Week: Goldman Prize Evening.
20 past recipients of prestigious Goldman Environmental
Prize gather to discuss a Council of Goldman prize activists.
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Second South/South Biopiracy Summit, St. Stithians College
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Envirolaw Conference: side conference on enviornmental
law (until August 25). Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province.
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FRIDAY,
AUGUST 23
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Corporate Accountability Week: "Greenwash" cocktail party
for members of the press. Global NGOs expose those most
guilty of attempting to greenwash their polluting practices.
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Launch of official Global Forum event. South African President
Thabo Mbeki invited as chief guest speaker. Johannesburg
Stadium.
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Opening concert, former South African President Nelson
Mandela and Thabo Mbeki expected to attend. Venue to be
confirmed.
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SATURDAY,
AUGUST 24
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Implementation Conference: organised by Stakeholder Forum
for our Common Future (to Aug 26). IUCN Environment Centre,
Sandton/ Indaba Hotel, Midrand.
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Pre-summit talks (to Aug 25). Sandton Convention Centre
(SCC).
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North-South research Partnerhip Workshop (business event)
(to August 26). Venue to be announced.
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Conference on Sustainable Development hosted by The Greens
in the European Parliament/ European Free Alliance/ Henrich
Boell Foundation (to August 26). Nasrec centre.
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The German Federal Ministry for the Environment Nature
Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), Germany, and the
NGO Forum on Environment and Development host meeting
on "Strengthening the voice of NGOs in international environmental
governance". Ubuntu Village, German Pavilion, 1830-1930.
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SUNDAY,
AUGUST 25
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Multi-party summit briefing including UN Special Envoy
Jan Pronk, South African Environment Minister Valli Moosa,
Worldwatch, Greenpeace and Heinrich Boell Foundation.
IUCN Environment Centre, 0800-1100.
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Opening ceremony organised by South African government,
1600. Venue to be announced.
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Day two of Implementation Conference: organised by Stakeholder
Forum for our Common Future. IUCN Environment Centre,
Sandton/ Indaba Hotel, Midrand.
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Final day of pre-summit talks. SCC.
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Day two of North-South research Partnerhip Workshop (business
event) (to August 26). Venue to be announced.
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Day two of Conference on Sustainable Development hosted
by The Greens in the European Parliament/ European Free
Alliance/ Henrich Boell Foundation (to August 26). Nasrec
centre.
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MONDAY,
AUGUST 26
MAIN:
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Partnership events, including discussions on intitiatives
to be launched. Informal talks to be held on draft implementation
plan and political declaration (to August 28).
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Plenary sessions: Health (am)/ Biodiversity (pm), SCC.
BUSINESS:
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International Energy Agency to release "Energy and Poverty"
chapter of the forthcoming World Energy Outlook. Focus
on electricity access and on traditional biomass use in
developing countries, along with outlook to 2030.
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Final day of North-South research Partnerhip Workshop
(business event). Venue to be announced.
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Eskom: Sustainability in the ESI Conference. Eskom Convention
Centre.
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Volkswagen Group Exhibition: a technical exhibition addressing
energy efficiency in the automotive sector. Volkswagen
Conference Centre, Midrand.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Final day of Conference on Sustainable Development hosted
by The Greens in the European Parliament/ European Free
Alliance/ Henrich Boell Foundation. Nasrec centre.
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Final day of Implementation Conference: organised by Stakeholder
Forum for our Common Future. IUCN Environment Centre,
Sandton/ Indaba Hotel, Midrand.
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IUCN WSSD Launch and greening of WSSD. IUCN Environment
Centre, Sandton, 0800.
ENVIRONMENT:
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Water For African Cities, held by U.N. Human Settlement
Programme. 1115-1245.
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Start of daily WWF press briefing. IUCN Environment Centre,
Sandton, 1330.
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TUESDAY,
AUGUST 27
MAIN:
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Plenary session: Agriculture (am); Cross sectoral issues
(technology, finance/trade, education, information (pm).
SCC.
BUSINESS:
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- BMW press conference on "Sustainability - it can be
done". Earth Lounge, Sandton Square, 0900.
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Southern Africa Power Pool Drought Cycles Conference,
Eskom Convention Centre.
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World Business Council on Sustainable Development press
briefing. IUCN Environment Centre, Sandton, 1100.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Roundtable on Environment, Development and Sustainable
Peace. Tensile 1, Ubuntu Village. Hosted by Adelphi Research,
Environmental Change & Security Project of the Woodrow
Wilson Center, Foundation of Foreign Peace & Democracy,
0945 to 1145.
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Local government summit begins at Sandton Crowne Plaza.
ENVIRONMENT:
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World Wildlife Fund to make announcements about freshwater
in Africa. IUCN Enviroment Centre, 1330.
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The World Resources Institute launches book "Closing the
Gap: Information, Participation, and Justice in Decision-Making
for the Environment Based on the findings of The Access
Initiative". IUCN Environment Center, Aloe Room, 1500.
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The World in 2012: Towards a Ten Year Plan to Achieve
Sustainable Production and Consumption. International
Coalition for Sustainable Production and Consumption.
SCC, 1115-1245.
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Presentation of the Results of the Indigenous People's
Summit on Sustainable Development. SCC, 1630-1800.
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Launch of World Bank Development Report 2003 "Sustainable
Development with a Dynamic Economy. SCC, 1630 -1800.
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WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 28
MAIN:
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Plenary: Water and sanitation (am), Energy (pm). SCC.
BUSINESS:
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Renewables Round Table: a discussion between senior business
and government delegates about renewable energy, Eskom
Convention Centre. Also Solar Dish launched to demonstrate
alternative energy sources.
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Sustainable Forestry in South African reception: Representatives
from Global Forest products Ltd. IDC, Sandton, 1600.
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Water Dome Event begins (to September 3). Central meeting
place for public and private water organisations, The
Dome, Northgate. Opening function: 1400-1700, with Prince
of Orange and Nelson Mandela.
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Blue IQ/ GEDA Cocktail party, Hilton, 1600.
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Signing of Green Paper: companies commit themselves to
achieving and maintaining development and conservation.
International Labour Organisation and Iron and Steel Institute.
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Energy and Sustainable Development in Africa an official
WSSD side event with speakers from the U.S. and Africa.
Hilton Ballroom 3, 1830-2000.
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Volkswagen South Africa host exhibition on efficient use
of energy in modern motor vehicles. Midrand, 1130.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Energy and the Kyoto Protocol discussion (Greenpeace).
IUCN Enviroment Centre, Sandton, 1700.
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THURSDAY
AUGUST 29
MAIN:
Plenary:
statements by international orgs, UN agencies, regional
commissions and major NGOs. SCC.
BUSINESS:
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International Conference of Forest and Paper Associations.
Hilton, 1300-1500.
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Clean Development Mechanism Reception. Hilton, 1600.
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Sustainability, Finance and Africa: panel event where
South African and international financial institutions
explore initiatives. Hilton Ballroom 2, 1200-1530.
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Vivendi Environnement: Public-Private Training Initiative
on Sustainable Urban Development. Hilton, time to be confirmed.
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Parliamentary Workshop on Clean Air and Clean Water. Summer
Place, time to be cofirmed.
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Southern Business Challenge launch. Hilton, 0900-1100.
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Clean Coal Technologies conference. Eskom Convention Centre.
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GIBS Forum hosts presentation on contribution of business
to sustainable development delivered by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart,
chairman designate of Anglo American plc, 1600.
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Energy and sustainable development. International Energy
Agency and others. 1115-1245.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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NEPAD discussion. IUCN Environment Centre, Sandton, 1100.
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Making Sure Things Get Done: Governance, Accountability
and Strategies for Sustainable Development. Ubuntu Village,
Conference Centre, Room D, 1400 to 1530.
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FRIDAY
AUGUST 30
MAIN:
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Statements by international organisations, UN agencies,
regional commissions and major NGOs.
BUSINESS:
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South African Business Week: networking and business opportunities
(daily until September 2). Gallagher Estate.
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)/International
Finance Corporation Regional Network Event. Hilton, 0700-1100.
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Water Dome: Talks on water and food security
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WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative Launch. Hilton,
1300.
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WBCSD Electricity Utilities project. Hilton, 1100.
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International Council of Chemical Associations. Hilton,
1100.
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Practical business contributions to NEPAD. Ernst & Young's
offices, 1400-1600.
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WBCSD/IIED Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development.
Hilton, 0700-0930.
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Energy for Sustainable Development. Eskom Convention Centre,
all day.
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Eskom Energy Efficiency Awards, Kyalami on the Track.
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Lessons learned in building up a gas industry. Ster-Kinekor
Cinema Complex, Sandton City. Cinema no. 5, 0800-1300.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Sustainable Tourism and its contribution to Poverty Alleviation.
World Tourism Organisation, 1115 to 1245.
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Health and Environment in the 21st Century: Priorities
and Action to Secure Our Children's future. WHO, UNICEF,
1115 to 1245.
ENVIRONMENT:
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WWF Species Information Service Launch. IUCN Environment
Centre, Sandton, 1330.
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SATURDAY
AUGUST 31
BUSINESS:
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Sustainable Livelihoods Bottom of the Pyramid Laboratory.
Hilton, 0700-1000.
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WBCSD Gathering and 'Walking the Talk' book launch. Hilton,
1200-1630.
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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launch ceremony
award. Hilton, 1700. World Summit Business Awards for
Sustainable Development Partnerships.
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ICC/UNCTAD. Hilton, 1200-1630.
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CIAA industry cocktail. Hilton, 1630-1830.
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Water Dome: Talks on water and nature
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German Business Day: Sustainable Development as challenge
for all business partners. German contributions and perspectives.
Ubuntu Village (Tensile 1), 0900-1700.
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Global Reporting Initiative. Summer Place, 0830 to 1245.
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Discussion: Is there a Business case for Biodiversity?
IUCN Environment Centre, Sandton, 1100.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Global Public Policy Institute/ World Conservation Union
host workshop on networks and partnerships as innovative
tools of environmental governance. IUCN Environment Centre,
Aloe Room, 0900 to 1130.
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SUNDAY
SEPT 1
BUSINESS:
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'BUSINESS DAY' LEKOTLA
High
profile business and political leaders will be involved.
Expected to attend: UK prime minister Tony Blair; James
Wolfensohn, World Bank; Mexican President Vicente Fox.
Hilton Ballroom from 0700 GMT.
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Business Trust Dinner. Hilton Ballroom, 1800.
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Eskom Enterprises: Ugandan High Commission Seminar. Eskom
Convention Centre.
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Water Dome: Talks on water, energy and climate
ENVIRONMENT:
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IUCN Environment Centre press briefings and talks on water.
Speakers include Mikhail Gorbachev, 1030 to 1500.
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MONDAY
SEPT 2
MAIN:
Plenary
- Statements by Heads of State and Government and other
high-level reps, five minutes for each country.
Roundtables
- Four will be held at heads of state level, on the theme
of "Making it Happen".
BUSINESS:
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SIGMA Project Event (British Standards Institution). Hilton,
1200-1500.
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WBCSD Financial Sector. Hilton, 0700-0830.
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Water Dome: Talks on water, health and poverty
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International Emission Trading Association. Hilton, 1400-1600.
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International Federation of Consulting Engineers. Hilton,
0800 to 1000 and 1200 to 1500.
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International Emission Trading Association. Hilton Ballroom
1, 1400 to 1600.
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WBCSD Mobility Sector Project. 0900 to 1100.
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Promoting the Development of Sustainable Energy in Southern
Africa. Hilton Ballroom 1, 0900 to 1100.
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Reuters/IUCN Environmental Media Awards. IUCN Environmental
Centre, 0900.
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Launch of World Parks Congress, to be attended by Nelson
Mandela amd Queen Noor of Jordan. 1600.
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TUESDAY
SEPT 3
MAIN:
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Plenary: (continued from Yesterday) Statements by Heads
of State and Government and other high-level reps, five
minutes for each country.
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Roundtables: Four will be held at heads of state level,
on the theme of "Making it Happen".
BUSINESS:
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Austrian Sustainable Industry: Best Practice Example.
Hilton, 1200 to 1500.
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WBCSD Mobility Sector Project. Hilton, 1200 to 1500.
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Water Dome: Talks on water and globalisation
CIVIL
SOCIETY:
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Panel discussion organised by the International Federation
of Organic Agriculture on "The contribution of organic
agriculture to biodiversity and sustainability". Nasrec
centre, 1600-1800.
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Panel discussion on the environmental roots of tension
and conflict. IUCN Environment Centre, Sandton, 1100.
ENVIRONMENT:
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Launch of Great Apes Survival Project with Leonardo di
Caprio. IUCN Environment Centre, Sandton, 0900.
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WEDNESDAY
SEPT 4
MAIN:
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Plenary: Statements by Heads of State and Government and
other high-level reps, five minutes for each country.
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Roundtables: Four will be held at heads of state level,
on the theme of "Making it Happen".
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Multi-stakeholder event with high level participation
by governments and all nine major groups. Followed by
adoption of final documents and the closure of the summit.
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