A decade later, the implementation of the agreement is struggling to take hold, and disputes over fairness block real progress
To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action
… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy
A United Nations report paves the path ahead for COP28 taking place in the UAE in December
The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity
Industries can take advantage of carbon tax allowances if they finance projects mitigation projects
But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’
The latest United Nations report on the greenhouse gas emissions gap paints bleak picture for the climate accord target
The Healthy NDCs Scorecard has recognised South Africa’s efforts in revising its nationally determined contributions to mitigate climate change
The Global Climate and Health Alliance says South Africa’s low score means there is room for improvement
The treasury said it will be better for South Africa’s domestic carbon pricing to increase significantly because this will open the door for negotiations with the European Union when the new carbon border adjusted mechanism takes effect in 2026
Failing to invest in a greener economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain
The commission has been meeting with interest groups to finalise the country’s climate change mitigation commitments, while adopting and developing models towards a zero carbon emission future
South Africa’s latest proposed reduction targets on greenhouse gas emissions, while an improvement on before, do not go far enough to avert a disastrous rise in global temperatures this century.