We live in one of the most exciting countries in the world .Since our first democractic elections in 1994 ,we've celebrated many milestones .Between 2008 and 2009,we served as non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council,and have championed both democracy and self -governance throughout the continent by heavily supporting the African Union .In 2011,durban hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17),which was attended by thousand of foreign delegates and covered extensively by the internationla press,.Durban may have seen landmark deals made at the end of COP17,but the city itself is celebrating its own successes.Kwazulu-Natal primier Zweli Mkhize and Durban mayor James Nxumalo both heaped praise on the city for hosting a successful conference.
An estimated 20000 delegates from around the world,including international media and civil society ,attended the United Nations climate change talks and agreed on the second commitment period for the kyoto protocol which expeires this year.Nxumalo said that they absolutely overwhelmed by the success of the event for the city irrespective of the outcome for the broarder climate change discussion,durban has notched up a number of significant successes of which we are immensensely proud.
The kwazulu -Natal Excutive Council,meanwhile,congratulayed all key players for the "outstanding work"during COP17which took place from 28 novermber to 10 december.The two Kwazulu-Natal learders mentioned that the city has been showered with accolades for the exceptional high standard in handling all logistic,including security,accomodation and facilities.
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- The city has witnesed the adoption of the Durban adaption charter,where114 mayors and the other elected local learders representing over 950 local governments from around the world came up with a document that focuses on adaption as a crictical component of the global climate change response
COP17 has not only given Durbans image a boost but has showcase the extent of what Durban can do through its organisational and infrastructural capacity,and created a host of greening projects and initiatives that have been developed long-term legacy value for the city.Community members of KZN enjoyed the process of COP17 and became involved to events which were practised to support the environment.
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our country is realy moving ehy..and we have our long complex history to thank for this.
ReplyDeleteI don't see where the progress your talking about is here how does hosting the cop17 eleviate poverty in anyway? how does serving on the UN security council eradicate crime? how low are South Africa's standerds that we regard such trivial things as milestones?
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