Ekurhuleni
Country: South Africa
City population: 2 480 260
Area: 1 925 km²
Mayor: Mondli Gungubele
LAB Contacts in Ekurhuleni:
Elsabeth van der Merwe oliviere@ekurhuleni.com
Municipality of Ekurhuleni 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 - Ekurhuleni 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:
Ekurhuleni presentation at 2nd LAB workshop, Durban
Ekurhuleni presentation at first LAB workshop, Zagreb
Ekurhuleni Case Description
Ekurhuleni Mayor’s Presentation at CBD COP
For more information on Ekurhuleni, please visit their website:
