Cop23 Private Hosts Beds still in demand

Bonn · 400 families have so far volunteered to take in guests during Cop23, but more requests keep coming.

The appeal put out by Bonn’s Lord Mayor, Ashok Sridharan, in the middle of July has been a success. Following the initiative for the provision of free private accommodation during the World Climate Conference, around 600 free beds from around 400 host families in the region have been made available at no cost by the people of Bonn and the region. Sridharan says there is still demand from participants in the World Climate Conference.

The offer from “Private Host Cop 23” is aimed primarily at participants from financially weaker countries of the world, as well as participants from international civil societies, non-governmental organisations and smaller initiatives and organisations. “We currently have requests from countries such as India, Malawi, Ghana, Haiti, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Dominican Republic and also Malaysia,” says Udo Schäfer, head of the T&C. “In conversations we are hearing clearly that host families are looking forward to receiving guests from all over the world and are curious to make contact.” The Private Host concept, based on the model used on World Youth Days and Church Days, was well received in the region and Udo Schäfer is pleased that the response is so positive. “New requests and offers are coming daily.”

So demand can also be met during the conference, private hosts can continue to register with the “Private Host” scheme and make available free places to spend the night. Around 20,000 guests are expected at the World Climate Conference, which runs until 17 November.

Those interested will find a sign up and registration form for private hosts at the website www.bonn-region.de.

Original text: rik. Translated by Kate Carey.

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