1. Lessons Learned from Greening the WSSD: November 2003 Notes

2. Table of Content The Concept and Objectives The Partners Areas of Intervention Legacy Greening Events Handbook Responsible Tourism Handbook for Operators Procurement Johannesburg Climate Legacy – WPC Bontle ke Botho Greening Campaign Conclusion

3. The Concept What is Greening? Basic Greening Principles: 1.Environmental Best Practice 2.Social and Economic Development 3.Education and Awareness 4.Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 5.Leaving a positive Legacy

4. Objectives of GWSSD Objectives: Create a model for hosting environmentally sustainable events Minimise the negative environmental impact of WSSD Build national capacity to host ‘green’ events Raise awareness of environmental best practice and of SD in South Africa

5. The Partners

6. Areas of Intervention Jowsco Procurement Transport Water management Waste Responsible Tourism BKB Consumption Barometer Monitoring and Evaluation Showcasing Best Practice JCL Green Energy Training Project Data Base Gauteng Provincial Government Initiatives Public Awareness

7. Legacy Policy Development to encourage best practice: Greening Handbook Responsible Tourism Procurement Johannesburg Climate Legacy Bontle Ke Botho Greening Campaign

8. Greening Handbook Practical Guide to event organisers Using important lessons from a number of sources Webbase Hardcopy The publication has been welcomed by industry and academia

9. Responsible Tourism Handbook for Operators Triple Bottom Line Using practical examples Webbased and hardcopy Imvelo Awards Encouraging Responsible Tourism best practice in South Africa

10. Procurement Cradle to Grave Reduction of Waste from the source Most companies in South Africa do not know Policy –PPP – there are areas of inclusion –GRI reporting/ Global Compact

11. Johannesburg Climate Legacy Carbon Mitigation Combining carbon mitigation and sustainable development, inovative methodology. World Parks Congress – voluntary contributions Way forward – compulsory »Sponsorship »Marketing Campaign »Airports and Airlines

12. Bontle ke Botho Five year Strategy for DACEL Continuation of the programme JPOI CSD themes

13. Greening Campaign Environmental Awareness Campaign – National Programmes and projects Communications Campaign Market Research Brand development Buy in from Provinces and National Government Business Plan development

14. Conclusion Greening Project is coming to an end A full Lessons Learned document will be available on the UNDP, GEF, IUCN and DACEL websites from the 15 December 2003. South African legacy Contact: Ditse Motlana – ditse.motlana@iucn.orgditse.motlana@iucn.org IUCN-SA 012 342 8304