Sunday, June 14, 2009

Theme 5: Ensuring a more ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE city

Where do we want to be?

The environment of Durban protects and promotes the health of its citizens and its biodiversity

Short Term Target (10 years)
Durban has sufficient water for its needs
Air in Durban is not harmful to human health
Durban’s natural resources are protected and sustainably managed to ensure access for future generations
Durban has put in place mitigation and adaptation measures for climate change
Citizens in Durban no longer litter
Citizens of Durban use energy efficiently

Medium Term Target (20 years)
All potable water resources are fit for human use
Durban is a zero waste city that no longer needs landfill sites

Long Term Target (50 years)
Durban is carbon neutral

Energy in Durban is produced from renewable sources



How will we get there?


Strategy A: Incentives and disincentives to ensure sustainable practice

Strategy B: Information and education

Strategy C: Integrated Waste Management Systems

Strategy D: Pollution prevention

Strategy E: Water Conservation

Strategy F: Energy Efficiency

Strategy G: Alternative energy production

Strategy H: Climate change prevention and preparedness

Strategy I: Productive Ecosystems

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