The City of Johannesburg's 2010 office has endorsed a project in partnership
with Norway, to lower carbon emissions during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
This was announced by Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenburg at Soccer
City in Johannesburg.
South Africa is currently trying to establish initiatives to counteract
carbon dioxide emissions resulting from travel associated with the world
cup and make the event as eco-friendly as possible. The plan is to plant
at least 200 000 trees by 2010. To this effect an agreement has been made
with the Government of Norway.
The Norwegians, having had the experience of hosting the Olympic Games
in 1994, have pledged over R12 million for a feasibility study of a carbon
offsetting programme and to implement that programme.
Stoltenberg says: "We are proud to be able to work together with
you (South Africa) and make this championship in South Africa as green
and as environmentally friendly as possible.'
Meanwhile, the Local Organising Committee hosted their third imbizo in
the City of Tshwane, bringing together local government, foreign dignitaries,
former players and fans to discuss the issue of football and 2010.
All parties are confident that the World Cup in South Africa will be a
resounding success, celebrating Africa's humanity.
The Brazilian ambassador, Jose Vicente Pimentel, says: "I am absolutely
sure that it will be a success, this is a beautiful country, all the work
is progressing very well, I have no doubt in my mind that it will be a
big success.'
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