Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.
-
Upload
harriet-hood -
Category
Documents
-
view
224 -
download
0
description
Transcript of Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.
![Page 1: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Preparations by South Africa to host the
World Summit on Sustainable Development
2002
![Page 2: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
This presentation covers…
• Scope of WSSD • Key Events• Ubuntu Village• Side Events• Infrastructure & Planning Arrangements
![Page 3: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
The Scope
• UN Summit:• Official Summit of the UN
• Parallel Events:– Global Forum
• Participation and integration of 9 Major Groups in the Summit and its processes
– Ubuntu Village• The “nerve centre” of the Summit
– The Ubuntu Exhibition• The “best practice showcase” centre of the Summit
![Page 4: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Scope cont’d
– BASD Forum – Hilton• World’s business leaders to meet on SD– ICLEI Forum - Crowne Plaza – Sandton• International meeting of Local govt leaders
• Side Events outside of the UN Premises• Seminars, conferences, cultural activities and
awareness raising programmes separate from formal UN processes taking place in Gauteng during the WSSD 2002
![Page 5: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
The Human Imprint on Johannesburg
• Best Estimate: 65,000 delegates – 20,000 UN accredited delegates
• Including:• 5,000 Government delegates from 193 States and the
United Nations • 10,000 delegates from the 9 Major Groups also
accredited to the Global Forum• 5,000 Media delegates
– 50,000 Global Forum accredited delegates• Of which 10,000 are also accredited by the UN
– 5,000 other media, tourists and delegates to side events
![Page 6: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Our Approach
• Maximise interface between delegates by integrating venues through:
• Transport • IT – live links, media centres• Venue configurations and concepts
• Flexible venue designs • Accommodate change at short notice
• Maximise overflow capacity : 35% (21,000)• Sandton Convention Centre : 6000• NASREC : 50 000• UBUNTU Village : 25 000
![Page 7: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Key Events
![Page 8: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
The United Nations Summit• Location
• Sandton Convention Centre– In the heart of Africa’s most advanced business and technology
hub – The most technologically and environmentally advanced
conference centre in Africa » Home to the United Nations during the WSSD
• Venue capacity : 6000 » Strict access control measures to be enforced
• Dates • Monday, Aug 26 – Wednesday, September 4, 2002
• Venue layout and resources • Host agreement between SA & UN
![Page 9: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
![Page 10: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
NGO Global Forum
• Location – NASREC
• A multi-purpose, state of the art conference venue which integrates formal and informal public events, conferences, exhibitions and public facilities with recreational and cultural spaces, making it the most ideal venue for this event
• Home to the 9 Major Groups during the Summit
• The Host Country, South Africa is providing the venue for the NGO Global Forum to optimise the logistical integration between the UN Summit and Global Forum
![Page 11: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
The Ubuntu Village
• A cultural “nerve centre” for WSSD for people of the world to unite on “common ground”
• Where dialogue can be stimulated and opportunities for partnerships maximised
• August 10 – September 10, 2002
![Page 12: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Location • Wanderers Stadium/Wanderers Club• Negotiations are underway to secure these
venues• A world class stadium 3km from the UN Premises
- Forms the central transport interchange to key Summit venues» Sandton Convention Centre – 5 Minute shuttle» NASREC - 40 Minutes
• Tensile One » Largest portable structure in the world » 10,000 square meters» 6 storeys high (18 meters)
![Page 13: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Visitor Profile to Ubuntu Village
• UN Summit delegates • Global Forum delegates• All delegates to side events • Local and international media • Environmental tourists to SA during the
WSSD• SA Public prior and post the WSSD• Africa students on school tours
![Page 14: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Logistics Facilities @ the Village • SA Welcome Card Kiosks • Access to Zone 1 shuttles to the UN Precinct • Access to Zone 4 express shuttle to Global Forum at
NASREC • Media centre • International food court • Commercial business centre• Central Information & Hospitality Bureau• Central Tourism Bureau• Medical & Security Assistance & Response • Expression headquarters
![Page 15: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
24 Hour Village Attractions • The Ubuntu Exhibition
– Best Practice/multi stakeholder
• Arts & Craft market– Empowerment of local craftsman – Links Fine Art with “Arts & Craft”
• Earth Arena – Open air arena (5000 People)– Daily program of cultural events
![Page 16: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
The Ubuntu Exhibition
![Page 17: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
The Unbuntu Exhibition
• All countries, IGOs, NGOs and civic bodies are invited to exhibit including:
• Governments • Inter-Governmental Organisations• 9 Major Groups• Regional Cooperation for Development Agencies
• To illustrate global best practice in sustainable development
![Page 18: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Thematic Considerations
• Agenda 21 themes• 101 Ways to Implement Agenda 21• Issues raised in the Secretary General’s
Report• Components of WSSD Plan of Action
![Page 19: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Location of Ubuntu Exhibition • Negotiations underway to secure
Wanderers Stadium/Wanderers Club• 5,000 Square Metres (1/2) of Tensile
One • 5-min Shuttle to UN Premises• @ Central Transport Hub for WSSD • Within Zone 1
![Page 20: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Dates
• Exhibition commences • Saturday, August 10, 2002
• Official Ubuntu Village opening event• Friday, August 23, 2002
• Exhibition closes • Tuesday, September 10, 2002
![Page 21: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Side Events
![Page 22: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Side Events - Criteria• Limited to Summit themes
• Sustainable Development
• Self-financing• Credible • Access by accredited delegates • Adherence to Sustainable Development
principles
![Page 23: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Side Events - Benefits
• Designation as an officially recognised Summit event
• Linked to JOWSCO communications campaign
• Linked to registration and logistics system
• Website links • Volunteer support
![Page 24: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Infrastructure & Planning Arrangements
![Page 25: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
• Delegates to the WSSD will be accommodated across 10 Zones in Gauteng. They are :
• Sandton & surrounds : Zone 1 • Midrand : Zone 2• Johannesburg Central : Zone 3• Soweto : Zone 4 • Randburg & surrounds : Zone 5 • Magaliesburg & Muldersdrift : Zone 6 • Pretoria Central : Zone 7 • Pretoria East : Zone 8 • Airports & surrounds : Zone 9 • South East Rand : Zone 10
WSSD Zones
![Page 26: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Key Summit Zones• Zone 1
• SCC – UN Precinct– UN Media Centre
• Sandton Art Gallery – UN Pass Office
• Sandton Library – SA Media Centre
• Ubuntu Village @ Wanderers– Ubuntu Exhibition – SA Media Centre– SA Welcome Centres
• Zone 4 • NASREC
– Major Groups & SA Civil Society– SA Media Centre– SA Welcome Centres
![Page 27: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Accommodation
• Global Destination Management Company appointed
• Official accommodation and travel agent for the WSSD 2002
• 50 000 of the 80 000 beds available in Gauteng have already been negotiated.
• Bookings via website • www.joburgsummit2002.com
![Page 28: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
SA Welcome Card • Benefits
• Preferential accommodation• Use of inter-hub Summit transport • Access to Ubuntu Village and Exhibition • Access to special events & hospitality • Delegates bag and handbooks • Special discounts and rates at retail stores• Access to call centre, medical assistance and
VIP Volunteer assistance
![Page 29: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Registration & Accreditation Centres
• Ubuntu Village • SA Welcome Cards only
• NASREC • SA Welcome Cards • Major Groups registration for Global Forum
• Sandton Art Gallery • UN Accreditation Only• For country delegates, UN organisations, accredited NGOs, IGOs
and media• 2-minutes walk from Sandton Convention Centre
![Page 30: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Airports, Airlines & Borders
• ACSA secondment on full-time basis• 5 “Summit” airports of South Africa :
• Johannesburg International Airport • Lanseria Airport • Waterkloof Airforce Base• Cape Town International Airport • Durban International Airport
• Commercial buses operate daily schedules to Johannesburg from Cape Town (20 hour journey) and Durban (6 hour journey)
![Page 31: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
5 Transport Grids
• Heads of State or Government • This grid and its routes are classified information under
the management of the VIP Protection Services Unit of the South African Police Service
• Arrivals and Departures • This grid will offer an airport transfer service for delegates
who made their bookings through the official WSSD travel and accommodation booking agent – see www.joburgsummit2002.com
• This schedule will offer a continuous service to cater for inter-provincial tourism opportunities pre, during and post the Summit.
![Page 32: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
• Zone 1 Shuttle System • This grid has been designed as a daily scheduled
circular shuttle which will operate exclusively in Zone 1. • Delegates residing outside of Zone 1 and who have an
SA Welcome Card and UN pass will be able to access this shuttle via Ubuntu Village
• Inter-Zone Transport System• This grid has been designed to transport delegates
across Zones 2 to 10
• Special Events & Initiatives• This grid has been designed to move up to 50 000
delegates within two hours to special events, such as the host country’s opening ceremony
![Page 33: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Volunteers
• Approx 5000 Volunteers– Over 35 Days – 3 Shifts
• 2 Components – Youth skills development programme
– Linked to tertiary institutions
– Professional volunteers– Linked to corporate sector and professional individuals
• Across all areas of the Summit programme
![Page 34: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Security
• The operation will be led by the South African Police Service
• Significant deployment of additional officers will be brought into Johannesburg to supplement existing law enforcement capacity
![Page 35: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Greening The Summit
• DACEL secondments to WSSD on full-time basis
• Environmental Impact • Site preparation • A carbon-neutral Village • Rehabilitation • Legacy
![Page 36: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Marketing & Communications
• Awareness campaign to be complete end of March
• Full campaign kick-off in April:– Advertising campaign– National WSSD Roadshows
• International Marketing in collaboration with SA Tourism and IMC
![Page 37: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Social Programme
• SA Opening Ceremony • The Opening of Ubuntu Village • Cradle of Humankind event • State Banquet
• Hosted by the President of South Africa for HOS / G
• Gala Dinner • Hosted by the Premier of Gauteng and the Mayor of
Johannesburg for HOD
![Page 38: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Cultural Programme
• Includes : • SA Film Festival • Jazz Fest @ Newtown Cultural Precinct • Art Exhibitions @ various galleries • ‘United Nations’ Food Fest @ Sandton Square • Arts & Craft markets @ Bruma Lake, Ubuntu
Village & Mary Fitzgerald Square• WOMAD – World Music & Dance
![Page 39: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Tourism Programme • Pre and post tour packages to maximise opportunity
from WSSD visitor stay• Tour Co-ordinating Company, Lefase appointed • National roadshow held to call all provinces to design
appropriate tour packages• Significant number of tour packages to be launched
at the end of February• WSSD Tourism advisory council established that
comprises all significant industry players• Extensive City of Jhb tour programme designed
![Page 40: Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002.](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062412/5a4d1aed7f8b9ab05997bf98/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
We look forward to hosting you in Johannesburg