Climate Change Act
latest news & developments
Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says
President calls for urgent action to move South Africa’s just energy transition from commitment to delivery at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Presidential Climate…
Procedural justice foundation of South Africa’s just energy transition
The JET must be deep: redistributive, participatory and youth-led
Beyond fast fashion: Journey to net zero for retailers
South African retailers in all sectors should take note because the Climate Change Act’s provisions pave the way for sectoral greenhouse gas emission targets
Climate Change Act: Key preparations underway for implementation
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
Ramaphosa signs a raft of laws to mixed reviews
Critics have commented that several of the myriad acts fall short as a response to the Zondo commission’s proposals to stem state capture
Ramaphosa signs crucial Climate Change Bill into law
The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response