Series 1: Episode 3 - Climate-Proofing Africa

The 2011 United Nations Conference of the Parties 17 (COP17) on Climate Change is taking place in Durban, South Africa. The conference marks a critical moment in the ongoing international climate change negotiations. Sustainability has moved from being primarily about corporate responsibility to a process that can create long-term economic value.

To understand and address the ongoing impact of climate change on business specifically, the theme of our next event in the KPMG Africa Conversation Series will be Climate-Proofing Africa.

Our panel will consist of experts in renewable energy, funding, climate change and sustainability.

On the panel:

  • Thembani Bukula – Electricity Regulator, NERSA
  • Rohitesh Dhawan – KPMG, Advisor , Climate Change & Sustainability
  • Rentia van Tonder – Head of Green Industry Strategic Business Unit, IDC

Date: Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Time: 07:00 for 07:30
Venue: KPMG Wanooka Auditorium
St Andrews Street
Parktown
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail africa@kpmg.com or call
Futhi Nkabinde on +27 (0)11 647 7628

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KPMG Conversation Series - Climate Proofing Africa - Part 1



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