South Africa is also playing a leading role during negotiations for climate policies, and is using its position to advance conversations for the whole of Africa
The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response
Populations, resources, power and consumption are centred in cities, and this affects rural areas
Africa needs substantial investment for climate change adaptation and mitigation but the continent must have systems in place to ensure the money is not misused
South Africa’s young people can no longer stand by and watch as the older generation fails to take action on climate change
The truth is that our carbon tax is way too low to act as a real deterrent
Bill moves towards the all-of-government approach required to mount effective climate response, but there are concerns that it is ‘toothless’
A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations
The Bill, which will facilitate South Africa’s transition to a greener economy, compels businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that accelerate climate change
Country can’t lose sight of the threat climate change poses, President Ramaphosa says.
