Last call for climate heroes to enter 2011 awards

According to Motshoanetsi Lefoka, CEO of the South African Post Office, one of the key Climate Hero sponsors, "As South Africa heads towards a more carbon intensive society, the rest of the world is moving towards a lower carbon economy. This means that South Africa will be increasingly isolated as a trading partner unless steps are taken to reduce our impact. To encourage mass participation in the fight against climate change, we have pledged prizes to the value of R100 000 to community or individual entrants to the CCLA."

Bronwen Rohland, Director of Sustainable Development for Pick 'n Pay, sponsor of the Climate Hero Schools or Youth Groups category says: "Our quality of life and our planet's ability to sustain the natural resources our growing population requires is under siege. We have pledged R35 000 in gift cards for schools or youth groups who are concerned about the crisis that threatens our planet's existence."

The CCLA will be adjudicated by a group of carbon experts, including Kevin James, Val Geen, Jonathan Hanks and Harmke Immink. Adjudication will be convened by the Carbon Protocol of South Africa.

The CCLA is taking proactive steps to ensure that the awards is a carbon neutral event and Food & Trees for Africa will be planting trees for disadvantaged communities to offset the event. Avis is providing transport for the adjudicators and finalists.

For more information go to www.ccla.co.za.