World Summit on Sustainable Development 26 August to 4 September 2002 Johannesburg played host in mid-2002 to the biggest-ever conference on this continent, the UN-sponsored World Summit on Sustainable Development. Thousands of delegates, including heads of state, descended on the city for two frenetic weeks of discussions and seminars. While there was some ambivalence about the long-term impact of the conference itself, there was little doubt that it proved a huge success for Johannesburg, which: Made substantial improvements to infrastructure to accommodate the delegates Invested in a wide range of "sustainable" projects Put on plenty of entertainment for delegates Managed to host vast crowds without a single serious "incident" Here's an archive of material this web site provided during the summit: CONTENTS: Most World Summit delegates had 'no problems' says report Message from the Executive Mayor, Amos Masondo Statement by the Executive Mayor, Councillor Amos Masondo, at the close of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Sustainable what? Understanding the key issues How Johannesburg has geared up for the 'great invasion' Jo'burg showcase: our best-case examples of sustainable development What the Summit has done for Jo'burg Picture gallery of Ubuntu Village Picture gallery from Sandton City Other useful online resources News from the summit Joburg pulls off Summit without hitches Summit visitors enjoy Joburg homes Not one inner city mugging during World Summit Summit: Security strategy that worked Ubuntu's smiling guides say sad goodbye We recycled the summit, say Pikitup Jo'burg summit ends on a high note Farewell Summit dinner rocks the Civic stage Sandton's two weeks of traffic bliss Summit visitors enjoy Jo'burg homes How to make a city strong How to make a city healthy Local Government takes centre stage at the summit African mayors agree to speak with one voice Dumping sugar on Africa Jo'burg gives nod to two huge marches Cooking under the sun Cheers to recycled beer bottles Summit breaks UN records Traffic snarls banner-festooned Sandton Recycling attitudes at the summit Sandton street traders still at work Artworks from trash The people of Moroka get their dam back Road closures for Summit Calling media: tour the city for free President opens Ubuntu Village Alex, Soweto welcome delegates Science comes to the Summit Jo'burg buses go topless for the Summit Jo'burg's ready for the Summit, says the Mayor Newtown showcases best practices City health ready for Summit Sweden donates R10m to Summit Just over 53 000 beds booked so far