COP 17/CMP 7 - Host country agreement signed for Durban Climate Change Conference

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Parties and observer organizations may apply for a side event and/or exhibit space.

Applications for COP 17/CMP 7 can only be received through the Side Events and Exhibits
Online Registration System (SEORS) from Tuesday, 16 August, 11.00 (CET) to Friday, 19 August, 17.00 (CET).

Maximum one application for a side event and/or exhibit space will be considered per Party/observer organization. Please read the application procedure before submitting.

The Host Country Agreement for COP 17/CMP 7, which takes place in Durban, South Africa from 28 November to 9 December 2011, was signed in Panama on 3 October between UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres, and COP 17/CMP 7 President-Designate Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa.
 
After the signing ceremony Minister Nkoana-Mashabane said: "It is indeed a reflection of South Africa's commitment to the success of the conference."
 
The Executive Secretary expressed her gratitude to the minister and, on behalf of all, said: "We are very much looking forward to coming to Durban."
 
The Host Country Agreement, which covers all the logistical requirements for the conference, is an important landmark towards the success of a COP/CMP.
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