Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the first Global Conference of the United Nations (UN) 10-Year Framework of Programmes (10YFP) on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns which will be hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti).

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. Mr Bulelani Magwanishe will deliver a keynote address on the last day of the conference.
 

DATE               : Wednesday – Friday 21 – 23 June 2017
                                                   
TIME                : 13:00

VENUE            : Sierra Burgers Park Hotel,
                          CNR Lilian Ngoyi and Minnaar Street,
                          Pretoria
The three-day conference is a global framework of action that aims to promote national, regional and international cooperation that accelerates the shift towards sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in developed and developing countries.

The Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Programme is one of the six thematic programmes of the 10-Year Framework Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production. The Programme was launched in October 2015, based on Preparatory work by Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

RSVPs should be forwarded to Charles Mnisi via telephone on 012 394 1721/072 523 4886 or e-mail: Cmnisi@thedti.gov.za
                            
Enquiries:
Sidwell Medupe-Departmental Spokesperson
Tel: (012) 394 1650
Mobile: 079 492 1774
E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za