Starting November 28, world leaders are meeting to discuss climate change at the COP17 conference in Durban, South Africa. In some areas of the world, climate change has begun to threaten natural habitats, such as the Eskimo village of Shishmaref, Alaska, where warming is melting away the coast. What about where you live? We want to see photos of your favorite local landscapes. Tell us what the spot means to you and why protecting it is so important. Share your photos and stories by Thursday, December 1. The best submissions may be featured on CNN.com. Keywords: cop17, nature, change, landscape, climate, journalism, news, socialmedia, cnn, citizenjournalism