More than 30 000 people from 193 countries are to arrive in Durban for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) meeting, which the city will be hosting from 28 November to 9 December. The world is currently buzzing with workshops, meetings, and symposia in preparation for the event, which is expected to be as big as COP15 in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009. The participants will include governments, NGOs, business, academia and media.

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Tuesday, 18 October marked the countdown of 40 days to COP17. A group of interfaith members celebrated by planting two golden shower trees at the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) offices in Durban.

Team Green Felt Hearts Poetry Arts Experience rejoiced upon being declared second best in the Amateurs Category of the Durban Sandcastle Contest held at New Beach on Saturday, 1 October.

‘Going Green’ is the latest buzzword as government, industry and individuals try to manage climate change in the move towards a green economy.