1. Preparations by South Africa to host the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002

2. This presentation covers… Scope of WSSD Key Events Ubuntu Village Side Events Infrastructure & Planning Arrangements

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Key Events

8. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. The Ubuntu Exhibition

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Dates Exhibition commences Saturday, August 10, 2002 Official Ubuntu Village opening event Friday, August 23, 2002 Exhibition closes Tuesday, September 10, 2002

21. Side Events

22. Side Events - Criteria Limited to Summit themes Sustainable Development Self-financing Credible Access by accredited delegates Adherence to Sustainable Development principles

23. 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

24. Infrastructure & Planning Arrangements

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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)

31. 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 www.joburgsummit2002.com This schedule will offer a continuous service to cater for inter-provincial tourism opportunities pre, during and post the Summit.

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. Greening The Summit DACEL secondments to WSSD on full- time basis Environmental Impact Site preparation A carbon-neutral Village Rehabilitation Legacy

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. We look forward to hosting you in Johannesburg