Durban
Country: South Africa
City population: 3 million
Area: 2297 km2
Mayor: Obed Mlaba
LAB Contacts in Durban:
Richard Boon boonr@durban.gov.za
Debra Roberts robertsd@durban.gov.za
City of Durban and the LAB 5-step process
All 21 LAB pioneer local governments go through a 5-step process, culminating in the implementation of five new biodiversity initiatives. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Production of a biodiversity report
Step 2: Acceptance of the Durban Commitment - Durban have signed
Step 3: Production of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP)
Step 4: Acceptance of a commitment to the LBSAP
Step 5: Implementation of five new or improved biodiversity initiatives
Other related links and information:
Durban offsets LAB workshop carbon emissions by planting trees
Durban first to sign up as eco protector
Cities Commit to defend biodiversity
Durban to host biodiversity workshop
Durban Presentation at 2nd LAB Workshop, Durban
Durban presentation at first LAB workshop, Zagreb
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