Question NW1339 to the Minister of Environmental Affairs
24 May 2016 - NW1339
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What is the detailed breakdown of the costs that will be incurred by her Department to host the 17th Conference of Parties (17th CoP) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna in Johannesburg, Gauteng from 24 September 2016 to 05 October 2016?
Reply:
Costs relating to the hosting of the 17th Conference of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) in Johannesburg, Gauteng from 24 September 2016 to 05 October 2016 include:
- Host Country Agreement with the CITES Secretariat (translation, interpretation, documentation, report writing, travel of CITES Staff) = USD647 234 .
- Costs associated with logistical arrangements associated with the CoP, including venue, professional conference organiser, technical requirements (voting system, microphone and audiovisual systems) opening and closing ceremonies = R34 280 547.
- Costs associated with communication, community empowerment and participation and legacy programme = R31 188 808.
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