Host City Cape Town Green Goal 2010 Action Plan

Host City Cape Town launched its Green Goal Action Plan on 17 October 2008.
The main objectives of the implementation of the greening programme in Cape Town and the Western Cape are:

• Green the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ event footprint; and
• Leave a positive environmental legacy
  

The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Host City Cape Town Green Goal Action Plan identified a total of 41 projects across nine target areas to achieve the objectives of the greening programme.

The nine Green Goal target areas are:

1 Energy and climate change
Minimise the carbon footprint of the 2010 event

2 Water Conservation
Minimise the use of potable water and promote conservation of water resources

3 Integrated Waste Management
Reduce, reuse and recycle waste

4 Transport, mobility and access
Promote energy efficient and universally accessible mobility and minimise air pollution

5 Landscaping and biodiversity
Promote indigenous landscaping and enhance biodiversity

6 Green building and sustainable lifestyles
Promote environmental awareness, sustainable lifestyles and environmentally efficient building practices

7 Responsible tourism
Promote responsible tourism for 2010 and beyond

8 Green Goal communications
Communicate the message of Green Goal to residents and visitors

9 Monitoring, measurement, and reporting
Monitor, measure, and report on progress during the implementation of Green Goal

View/download Green Goal Action Plan document (PDF, 1mb)