WORLD SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELPMENT

SOUTH AFRICA’S APPROACH

OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

Overview of SA approach to Summit negotiationsOrganisation of work at the SummitSA delegationUpdate on logistics and state of readiness

SA OBJECTIVES DURING WSSD PREP PROCESS

Balanced approach to sustainable development & commitments in all 3 pillarsFocus the Summit on global approach to eradication of povertyObtain action-oriented outcomeFocus on Africa

FORMAL SUMMIT OUTCOMES

Implementation plan: negotiated text that sets targets for eradication of poverty Implementation frameworks in WEHAB sectors (not negotiated; UN analysis of measures required to implement targets)Political DeclarationVoluntary Partnerships (Type 2 outcomes)

PREPCOM IV

Negotiations at PrepCom IV delivered agreement on 75% of Draft Implementation Plan6 clusters of unresolved issues:

The Rio PrinciplesFinance, trade and globalisationTimebound targetsTechnologyInstitutional arrangements Governance

THE RIO PRINCIPLES

Common but differentiated responsibility– G77 wants extension beyond environmental context– reinforce gains in trade arena; use Rio&5 language

Precautionary principle– EU wants extension beyond environmental context– ensure principle not used to stifle economic

development in developing countries

FINANCING

South Africa supports:– Innovative mechanisms to make finances available in the fight

against poverty e.g. a World Poverty Fund– The 0.7% ODA target– The need to address the debt burden in the developing world– Affirmation of the Monterrey outcomes– Making the GEF a financial mechanism of the UNCCD

TRADE AND GLOBALISATION

The WSSD should not re-open Doha but could influence the scheduling of the WTO agendaSouth Africa should seek to:– Link market access, sustainable development and

poverty eradication– Promote integration of developing country

economies into the global economy (including reductions in agricultural subsidies)

Trade & Globalisation (cont)

– Promote regional approaches to trade issues (NEPAD as model)

– Push for a more equitable and accessible international trading system

– Push for decoupling of trade and environment (environmental issues not to be used as trade barrier)

TIMEBOUND TARGETS

SA has consistently pushed for targets to leverage resources and support implementationSpecific targets that remain contentious are: – Sanitation– Energy access and renewable energy– Fishing– Biodiversity loss

SA approach is to push for targets on case-by-case basis

TECHNOLOGY

South Africa supports:– The facilitation of appropriate technology transfer– Building technology and knowledge partnerships– Increasing access to technology for poor countries

(preferential access schemes and local technology development initiatives)

GOVERNANCE

SA approach at WSSD is to promote:– balanced approach to good governance and strengthening of

the SD governance regime at all levels– need for institutional framework for implementation of WSSD

outcomes – restructuring of international institutional architecture– strengthening of linkages between UN programmes, WTO,

World Bank and IMF– regional level implementation (NEPAD)

Organisation of workWeek 1

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

ImplPlanP/ships

PolDecl

OfficialsInformals(Vienna S)

Ministerial Main Comm

Contact grpsRegPrep

Multi-s/holderDialogue (X6)

MajorGroup

St/ments

MinInputs

InformalConsult

AdoptPlen

Organisation of workWeek 2-[HoS SUMMIT]

2/09 3/09 4/09

Heads of State level Round Tables

(Multi-stakeholder)

Country StatementsOpeningPlenary

ClosingPlenary

The UN Precinct & SurroundsThe UN Precinct & Surrounds

AccreditationAccreditation

Service Entrance & Diplomatic Vehicles Only

Concrete Barrier with –

Vehicle Access

Control

Invisible Barrier -

Pedestrian access

Accreditation Only

SA delegation

All Ministers and Deputy MinistersPremiers plus 1 MEC per provinceSpeaker of National Assembly and Chair of NCOPChairs of Portfolio and Select Committees for Foreign Affairs and Environmental Affairs & TourismAll DGs of departments on the IMC plus 2 officials per departmentReps from Gender Commission, Youth Commission and local government

Calendar of Main Events

17-Aug 18-Aug 19-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 30-Aug 31-Aug 3-Sep 4-Sep 7-Sep

UN World Summit on Sustainable Development at Sandton CC

Best Practice Exhibition and SA Pavilion at Ubunt Village

Civil Society Forum at NASREC

Arts Alive Cultural Programme at Newtown

Waterdome at the Dome

Business Forum at Hilton Hotel

LGS at Crowne Plaza

Energy Convention at Eskom Conference Centre

Some key events

African Ministers Energy & Mining Convention– hosted by the Minister of Minerals & Energy for African Ministers – to discuss the important issues pertaining to mining and energy – recommend key programmes for Africa– organised by ESKOM, WBCSD

Biopiracy Summit – awareness, information sharing and capacity building on

issues of access and benefit sharing, intellectual property rights, traditional knowledge - issues contained in the Convention on Biological Diversity

– organised by Biowatch South Africa

Some key events

Forum on Science Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development– workshops and lectures over a 6-8 day period at Ubuntu Village – led by International Council for Science Unions (ICSU)– organised by Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology

African Ministerial Conference on Water (AMCOW) – promotes water and sanitation initiatives in Africa – strengthens intergovernmental co-operation in order to halt and reverse

the water crisis and sanitation problem in Africa– organised by Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

Some key events

Declaration in Cities in the African Region – high level discussions on how to achieve the “cities without slums” target

in African– organised by Department of Housing and UN Habitat

ICLEI– local government to express its position and expectations with regards to

the summit out come and to interact with the National and observer delegations

– Highlights local government as key implementers for sustainability– organised by ICLEI together with SALGA, HABITAT, UNEP, UNITAR,

UNDP, WHO

Some key events

Annual Black Business Summit – Focus on foreign trade, black business as a driving, global competitive

force, accessing finance, implementing practical strategies, developing complete solutions to BEE challenges

– organised by Black Economic Empowerment & SA Govt

African Process for the Development and the Protection of the Coastal and Marine Environment particularly in Sub Saharan Africa– African contribution for global oceans and coasts at WSSD– will feed into Heads of State side event on the African process – organised by Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism and the

African Union

Some key events

EU-AFRICA ISSUES – Panel discussion on 2 key EU-Africa issues, the external

impact of EU Fisheries Policy and the Cotonou ACP-EU regional trade agreement

– Organised by European Free Alliance Group NEPAD DAY– discussion between NEPAD and the private sector– followed by the launch and the discussion between members

of NEPAD and Media– Organised by SA Government

Ubuntu Village

COMPONENTS :-

Ubuntu Exhibition South African Pavilion Conference Centre Food Beverage Court Earth Arena Arts & Craft Imbizo Consumption Barometer Ballroom Community Kraal (Lapeng) Welcome Ceremony

SERVICES :-

Business Centre Media Centre Information Centre

Ubuntu Access

Visitors with the following form of accreditation will have access into the Ubuntu Village -:

1.United Nations SCC2.Civil Society NASREC3.Media4.Support Staff5.Welcome Card6.Conferencing Pass 7.Public Day Pass

Ubuntu Exhibition

The Venue -:

Tensile One , the largest temporary facility of its kind will house the Ubuntu Exhibition

4 900sqm of Exhibition Space

Tensile One was erected at the Ubuntu Village on the 16 July 2002

Exhibitor build-up will begin on the 13 August 2002

Exterior Design of Tensile One

Ubuntu Exhibition Cont….

Exhibitor Profile -:– Governments 39– Inter-Governmental Organisations (IGO’s) 30– Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) 28– Business & Industry 31

Total Number of Exhibitors within Ubuntu Village 440

Conferencing and Parallel Events

Conference facilities are available to accommodate exhibitors and Parallel Events

Integration between the Exhibition Conference facilities and Parallel Events is streamlined

Various Packages can be booked

Arts and Crafts Imbizo

The Department of Arts Culture Science and Technology will host the Arts & Crafts Imbizo

Arts and Craft from the 9 Provinces of South African will showcase some of South Africa’s best Arts and Craft.

Up to 200 exhibitors will be given the opportunity to showcase their exhibits

Informal Traders

There will be approximately 100 stands along the main road through the Village

Stalls will sell gifts, souvenirs and arts and crafts

Largest UN Conference everUnique Character – stakeholder invelvementReinforces Sustainable Development Human footprint versus ecological footprintLaunching Southern Africa as host nationsProvides momentum for NEPAD

Thank You

Mass Transportation

MASS TRANPORTATION

• Zone 1– Daily bus shuttle for UN accredited participants. – Operates from 23 August to 4 September

• Airport Shuttle– From 14 August to 8 September– Dedicated shuttles for specified accommodation

• Zone 2 - 11– Operates from 16 August to 4 September.– Shuttle participants from transport hubs & designated hub hotels

to Sandton Transport Hub, NASREC and Ubuntu Village.

• Taxi task team – National Department of Transport, Provincial Gov, Gauteng Taxi

Council, SA Taxi Council and all representative of relevant Taxi metros

PARTICIPATION OF TAXI INDUSTRY

• Task team mandated by MEC of Transport to accredit drivers, vehicles & special permits.

• Accredited taxis part of WSSD transport grid.– 200 sprinters (100 brand new)– 200 mini-buses (100 brand new)

Welcome Card

Cost R600

Opportunities– Total Transport – All Zones and Venues. – Entrance to Ubuntu Village.

Welcome Card Distribution The Welcome Card will be available from the following outlets:– Airport– NASREC– Ubuntu Village– Sandton Art Gallery– Bulk sales through the DMC