South African Tourism Minister, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, will open the International Air Transport Association/ Air Transport Action Group ATAG/IATA Summit in Geneva Switzerland on 21 March 2012.
The focus of the Minster’s address will include reference to:
(i) a possible political solution to the current conflict over the inclusion of aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), and counter-threats of a trade war;
(ii) policy options to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation and international tourism;
(iii) potential tourism and trade supply chain disruptions associated with the global climate change response to aviation; and
(iv) progress in UN negotiations on controlling aviation emissions.
For further information and RSVP, please contact:
Ms Melene Rossouw
Media Liaison
Tel: 021 465 7240
Cell: 082 753 7107
E-mail: mrossouw@tourism.gov.za
Natasha N Rockman
Deputy Director: Communications
Tel: 021 4657240
Cell: 076 429 2264
E-mail: nrockman@tourism.gov.za
