1. C17 preparations Bryan Ashe C17 Actions Committee Convener for “The SPACE”

2. “The Space”. An open and inclusive venue to facilitate civil society engagement with COP17 and climate justice Process to find an appropriate name for “The Space” will start now And end at the end of May at the next consultative meeting!

3. Lessons Learn’t from previous COPs, UN and large conferences Must be near the main event UNFCCMust be near the main event UNFCC Must be in one venue or in close proximityMust be in one venue or in close proximity The space must be autonomous from the UN and government processThe space must be autonomous from the UN and government process There needs to be solidarity on issues as much as possibleThere needs to be solidarity on issues as much as possible Use the process to build a common understanding of climate justice and movement buildingUse the process to build a common understanding of climate justice and movement building

4. Possible Venues Durban University of TechnologyDurban University of Technology University of KwaZuluNatalUniversity of KwaZuluNatal Hoy Park (Marquee)Hoy Park (Marquee) Spill over Parking lots at the Moses Mabhida Stadium (Marquee)Spill over Parking lots at the Moses Mabhida Stadium (Marquee) Moses Mabhida StadiumMoses Mabhida Stadium Spread out over DurbanSpread out over Durban

5. Why DUT Precinct DUT is close to the UNFCC venue within walking distanceDUT is close to the UNFCC venue within walking distance Has a history of struggleHas a history of struggle Curries Fountain StadiumCurries Fountain Stadium Block AKBlock AK Halls, schools, churches closeHalls, schools, churches close Botanic GardensBotanic Gardens Greyville RacecourseGreyville Racecourse

6. Proposed walking route from the alternative to the ICC (UNFCC) Traditional march route from Curries Fountain to UNFCC and beachfront

7. The space precinct Curries Fountain – Core outdoor venue Craft Markets Childcare facility Climate Refugee Camp Message Wall Food Market Marquee space

8. DUT at a Glance Sports ArenaSports Arena Cane Growers HallCane Growers Hall Large Lecture AuditoriumsLarge Lecture Auditoriums 10 x 100 Lecture Auditoriums10 x 100 Lecture Auditoriums Large Spaces for Marquee spaceLarge Spaces for Marquee space Media Centre and TV centreMedia Centre and TV centre

9. The Space Thematic daysThematic days Start of the Global Day of ActionStart of the Global Day of Action Cultural events at Curries Fountain and Botanic Gardens AmphitheatreCultural events at Curries Fountain and Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre Craft market – Focus on Africa and SouthCraft market – Focus on Africa and South Bring in the Durban public to events free on and off campusBring in the Durban public to events free on and off campus

10. Accommodation Student ResidenciesStudent Residencies B & Bs close byB & Bs close by Climate Refugee Village in Partnership with NGO/CBO/INGOClimate Refugee Village in Partnership with NGO/CBO/INGO

11. Integrate Academic and the activistsAcademic and the activists Inside outside debates – Governments and CSO and AcademicsInside outside debates – Governments and CSO and Academics NGOs and NGOsNGOs and NGOs Labour /NGOs /CBOs/Business etcLabour /NGOs /CBOs/Business etc

12. Next Steps Busy with a venue Audit in the areaBusy with a venue Audit in the area Proposal to DUT and based on the outcomeProposal to DUT and based on the outcome eThekwini Municipality Strategic Projects proposal and National Government (MOU)eThekwini Municipality Strategic Projects proposal and National Government (MOU) Funding proposals finalizedFunding proposals finalized Reportback to South African Civil Society end of May 2011.Reportback to South African Civil Society end of May 2011.

13. Thank You Bryan AsheBryan Ashe GeaSphere KZN GeaSphere KZN representative C17 representative C17 Convener of “ The Space” Convener of “ The Space” Cell: 0826521533 Cell: 0826521533 earthbryan@gmail.com earthbryan@gmail.comearthbryan@gmail.com Rehana DadaRehana Dada TimberWatch TimberWatch Convener Finance and fundraising committee Convener Finance and fundraising committee Cell:0828296933 Cell:0828296933 rehana@greenit.co.za rehana@greenit.co.za rehana@greenit.co.za Des D’Sa South Durban Community Environmental Alliance Convener of the Global Day of Action Cell:0839826939 sdcea3@mail.ngo.za Alice Thomson Earthlife Africa eThekwini Representative C17 cell: 0845643891 alicetho@ispace.co.za