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Climate Change Department

Ethekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityRef: CBD/COP11

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Source domain: durban.gov.za

Collected on 22 August 2026

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This is the official webpage of the Climate Change Department within the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality. It outlines the department's role in coordinating climate change strategies across municipal operations and aligning them with national and international standards. The page highlights Durban's participation in the Cities for Life Summit, where it contributed to global biodiversity goals and helped launch the Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (CBO). The department also promotes ongoing access to key climate and biodiversity resources.

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international conference participation opportunity

Participation in the Cities for Life Summit

Local government representatives from around the world, including Durban, can participate in the Cities for Life Summit, a parallel event to the CBD/COP11, to contribute to global biodiversity conservation efforts.

Who it is for: local government representatives, city leaders, and biodiversity experts
How to act on it: Attend the summit as a representative of a local government or organisation involved in biodiversity conservation.

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Durban was among the 500 participants, including approximately 220 local government representatives from 47 countries to attend the city and sub-national biodiversity summit, Cities for Life, held in parallel with the CBD/COP11 on 15 and 16 October in Hyderabad, India.

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Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

CBD/COP11

Key Takeaways

Climate Change Department
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Durban Climate Change strategy
Cities for Life Summit
CBD/COP11
15 October
16 October
Hyderabad, India
Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (CBO)
Durban Commitment
Climate Change Department
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Councillor Zamazulu Ruth Sokhabase
His Worship Mayor Nxumalo
CBD/COP11
Cities for Life Summit
LAB (Local Action for Biodiversity)
Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (CBO)
Cities in Biodiversity Hotspots Programme
Durban Commitment