Business discussions at COP17

Key events

• Green Jobs Report discussion, hosted by the Industrial Development Corporation on 2 December in collaboration with the Development Bank of
  South Africa;
  
• Sustained Stability in the next Economy forum on 2 December, which is being convened by the NBI together with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and hosted by Nedbank;
  
• Launch of the 2011 SA Carbon Disclosure Project Report on 6 December;
  
• The Energy Efficiency Leadership and Collaboration launch on 7 December - convened by the NBI in collaboration with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and in partnership with the Department of Energy and sponsored/hosted by Sasol.

"The role of business in addressing climate change challenges is of paramount importance, given that key solutions rest with business," says Joanne Yawitch, NBI CEO. "COP 17 presents a unique focal point for South African business to showcase its interventions in this respect, learn what is needed for applying new and appropriate corporate strategy and issue messages to governments about the enabling frameworks they require for transition into a low carbon or green economy."

The NBI is also coordinating the Business Pavilion comprising over 30 large corporations at the South Africa Climate Change and Response Expo, where business will be showcasing its climate change initiatives.

Download the NBI COP17 side event programme. To register for attendance, go to www.nbicop17.com.