South Africa is host of the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP17 . South Africa is the world 's fourth largest coal exporter , selling some $ 10 billion-worth in 2010 . While the Chamber of Mines reported sales of some $ 10 billion last year . The country has a history of fighting climate change and it was one of the first countries to sign up for Kyoto Protocol which aims at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by developing nations. Government says it has plans to use more sustainable energy .
South Africa is host of the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP17 . South Africa is the world 's fourth largest coal exporter , selling some $ 10 billion-worth in 2010 . The country has a history of fighting climate change and it was one of the first countries to sign up for Kyoto Protocol which aims at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by developing nations. Government says it has plans to use more sustainable energy .