BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210512T130000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T160152 CREATED:20210421T143922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T080014Z UID:11310-1620824400-1620828000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch DESCRIPTION:Demonstrating government and business ambition and credibility\, as well as positioning South Africa as an attractive low-carbon investment destination \nClimate change is one of the biggest threats to our global economy and tackling it is also one of the world’s big economic opportunities. The 26th International Climate Change Conference (COP26)\, to be held in Glasgow\, UK  in November 2021\, will be a pivotal moment for governments and business across the globe to make ambitious commitments to tackle climate change and achieve a Just Transition. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified calls for a green recovery and building back better. \nIn order to achieve a green recovery and greater economic competitiveness in the future\, South Africa will have to develop not only robust net-zero plans but also position itself as preferred low-carbon and climate resilient investment destination in a manner that balances economic\, social and environmental priorities. \nSouth Africa’s key trade partners have already committed to deep carbon cuts. To access these new markets and capital\, South Africa needs to position itself as a credible market. Backed by an enhanced country level contribution to global climate efforts\, South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will enable South Africa to access trade and finance opportunities fundamental to transitioning our economy and maintaining its competitiveness. \nCOP26 is an opportunity for government and business to jointly develop and affirm South Africa’s long-term commitments towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and a climate resilient future\, underpinned by a Just Transition. South Africa’s transition is an opportunity to stimulate an economic recovery that is just: meaning that it reduces inequality\, maintains and strengthens social cohesion\, eradicates poverty\, ensures participation in a new economy for all\, and creates a socio-economic context which is resilient to the physical impacts of climate change. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Department of Forestry\, Fisheries\, and Environment (DFFE) take pleasure in inviting NBI members to attend this COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch that will highlight how the business community can support South Africa’s presence at COP26 and partner to deliver a successful Pavilion that will demonstrate and promote South Africa as a low-carbon and climate resilient trade investment destination. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical \n\n\n\n \n Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cop26-south-african-pavilion-roadshow-launch/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/COP26-Image-Website.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR