Legacy Projects provide an opportunity to leave a legacy of the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Africa. The proposed legacy projects will be implemented through partnerships between business, governments, international organisations, and civil society groups.

Through these projects, the Summit will be a catalyst for the achievement of sustainable development in Africa. Support of the proposed legacy projects offer business a concrete way of contributing to the Summit and to sustainable development in Africa.

• The African Energy Fund will leverage and channel funding from the private sector and international financing agencies for energy and electricity infrastructure projects in Africa.
• The Johannesburg Climate Legacy will 'offset' the additional greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the World Summit on Sustainable Development through investments in carbon-reducing projects across South Africa. Companies, individuals, and governments can sponsor this 'offset' by making donations on-line.

Click here for an appeal to fund the Johannesburg Climate Legacy project from Björn Stigson, WBCSD President and Reuel Khoza, ESKOM Chairman.

The South African Mail and Guardian discussed the impact the World Summit will have on CO2 emmisions and supports efforts to neutralise it through a Climate Legacy in early July - click to read the full article.

For further information on Legacy Projects, please contact:

Vanida Govender
ESKOM
+27 11 800 48 45
vanida.govender@eskom.co.za