Climate Change Bill
latest news & developments
SA’s new law a propeller for the continent, say African climate specialists
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
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
Cities are key to tackling climate change
Populations, resources, power and consumption are centred in cities, and this affects rural areas
SA must do more to combat corruption if it wants to get climate finance
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
Youth speaking to power: Act on climate change now
South Africa’s young people can no longer stand by and watch as the older generation fails to take action on climate change
Is it really the case that ‘polluters pay’ in South Africa
The truth is that our carbon tax is way too low to act as a real deterrent
Climate change bill: ‘One of the most important draft laws to cross the desks of SA’s lawmakers’
Bill moves towards the all-of-government approach required to mount effective climate response, but there are concerns that it is ‘toothless’
South Africa must approach its energy transition pragmatically
A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations
Climate change Bill to be tabled in parliament
The Bill, which will facilitate South Africa’s transition to a greener economy, compels businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that accelerate climate change
Sona 2021: Ramaphosa accords the climate crisis only a cursory nod
Country can’t lose sight of the threat climate change poses, President Ramaphosa says.