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."
