BRICS URBANISATION FORUM
South Africa's City of ethekwini hosts BRICS Urbanisation Forum 2023
iNkosi Albert Luthuli (Durban) ICC
26 - 27 July 2023
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BRICS Urbanisation Forum Closes With A Unified Vision For Resilient Cities And Inclusive Communities

Brics Urbanisation Forum Closes With A Unified Vision For Resilient Cities And Inclusive Communities The BRICS Urbanisation Forum held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa was officially closed by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Ms Thembi Nkadimeng. The Forum which brought together BRICS member countries, experts

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Building Resilient Cities: Brics Urbanisation Forum On Urban Resilience For A Sustainable Future

Building Resilient Cities: Brics Urbanisation Forum On Urban Resilience For A Sustainable Future The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, will this afternoon officially close the two days BRICS Urbanisation Forum held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa as follows: – Date: 27 July 2023– Time:

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BRICS Urbanisation Forum kicks off

BRICS Urbanisation Forum kicks off The BRICS Urbanisation Forum kicks off today with delegates expected to address the critical issue of urban resilience, fostering cooperation, and finding innovative solutions to the challenges faced by rapidly urbanizing regions. Expected to participate on day one is Minister Nkadimeng and her counterparts from the BRICS nations; Premier of

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25 July
Welcome to the BRICS Urbanisation Forum
Accreditation is underway

Collection Of Accreditation For The BRICS Urbanisation is as follows: Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre – Coast of Dreams, opposite the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Arena.

26 July
BRICS Urbanisation Forum kicks Off
BRICS Urbanisation Forum kicks Off

The BRICS Urbanisation Forum kicks off today with delegates expected to address the critical issue of urban resilience, fostering cooperation, and finding innovative solutions to the challenges faced by rapidly urbanising regions.

26 July
Programme Director
Director-General of The Department of Traditional Affairs Mr Mashwahle Diphofa

DAY 1 of the BRICS Urbanisation Forum focuses on the various aspects of urban resilience and discusses ways to advance and strengthen it in the face of challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanisation, social vulnerabilities, and natural disasters.

26 July
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal
Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube welcoming guests

"The task of #BRICS member countries is to rapidly facilitate the implementation of solutions towards resilient cities which will then result in sustainable economies and improved human development efforts."

26 July
President of SALGA
Input from SALGA President Bheke Stofile

"Urbanisation is a real and an unreversible phenomenon and in many ways desirable."

26 July
Deputy Minister CoGTA
DM Tau Introducing the Minister of CoGTA Thembi Nkadimeng

"As the custodian of the Integrated Urban "Development Framework and Small-Town Regeneration strategy, COGTA is working with all of government, playing a cooperative role to ensure the prioritisation of practices, approaches and resources of urbanisation"

26 July
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister
Minister of CoGTA Thembi Nkadimeng Addressing the BRICS Urbanisation Forum

"By adopting innovative technologies and embracing nature-based solutions, we can enhance the adaptability of our infrastructure, making it more resilient to climate change and other disruptive forces."

26 July
DG Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Director General for Housing For All Mission Kuldip Narayan

Director General for Housing For All Mission in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

26 July
H. E. Mr. QIN Haixiang
Inputs by Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of P. R. China

"For the past 40 years China has experience the rapid growth in urban development"

26 July
Thematic Session 1
Advancing Urban Resilience – A Governance Perspective

Mr. Sithole Mbanga Chief Executive Officer: SALGA Facilitating BRICS Urbanisation Forum Thematic Session 1

26 July
Thematic Session 2
Strengthening Urban Resilience For Sustainable Development: Exploring The Localisation Of SDGs

Mr Oumar Sylla – Director: Regional Office for Africa: UN-Habitat Facilitating Thematic Session 2

26 July
Deputy Minister CoGTA
Deputy Minister Responsible For Traditional and KhoiSan Affairs

"Traditional leaders play a crucial role in localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by acting as key influencers and facilitators within their communities."

26 July
Deputy Director-General: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management
Mr Clinton Heimann Deputy Director-General: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

"Learning among BRICS countries will enhance their resilience efforts in advancing sustainable development."

26 July
Tshwane University of Technology
Dr Lindile Ndabeni of Tshwane University of Technology

"Science and Technology has become economic drivers for urban development"

26 July
Thematic Session 3
Building Urban Resilience In The Context Of Climate Change

Dr Meggan Spires: Director Climate Change, Energy & Resilience, ICLEI Africa Facilitating Thematic Session 3

26 July
National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders
Kgosi T M Seatlholo, Chairperson, National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders

"Urbanisation means rural communities must complement what government is doing, and provide an opportunity to re-imagine ourselves as Africans."

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BRICS URBANISATION FORUM CONCLUDED

South Africa hosted a successful BRICS Urbanisation Forum at the iNkosi Albert Luthuli (Durban) International Convention Centre, Ethekwini, from the 26 to 27 July 2023 

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South Africa will host the XV BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, from 22 to 24 August 2023

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South Africa is improving the lives of its citizens by revitalizing and rejuvenating small towns across the country.

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Urban resilience is important in achieving sustainable cities and towns.

The BRICS Urbanisation Forum 2023 will be held in the Republic of South Africa under the theme

“Urban Resilience for Sustainable Urban Development”

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The BRICS Urbanisation Forum is working towards building productive and sustainable urban economies and livelihood survival strategies in urban environments as well as creating inclusive urban spaces.

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South Africa is implementing the IUDF to transform cities and towns into inclusive, vibrant, and resilient urban spaces that provide equal opportunities for all.