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INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department in the Presidency
Infrastructure Development Act
Draft Country Investment Strategy
Summary of Intent
South Africa’s inaugural Country Investment Strategy (CIS) aims to position South Africa as a key preferred African investment destination by attracting and facilitating quality Foreign and Domestic Direct Investment into the country, in a well-co-ordinated manner, anchored by quality institutions and robust economic infrastructure networks. 
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CLIMATE CHANGE/JUST TRANSITION
European Union
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Expansion of scope and reduction of timelines
Summary of Intent
On 14 July 2021, the European Union (EU) formally published the final proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The CBAM is intended to address greenhouse gas emissions embedded in listed goods, upon their importation into the customs territory of the EU, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Presidential Climate Commission
Business Unity South Africa Just Transition Work Group
Sector contributions - projects
Summary of Intent
CAIA attended a Business Unity South Africa Just Transition Work Group meeting this week where an update was provided on the Presidential Climate Commission’s consideration of the Just Transition Framework that was released for comment, to which members were alerted. The Commissioners supported the Framework and, following the community-level engagements, there has been an expression that business needs to show, along with other sectors, what it can contribute to the Just Transition at the level of community projects.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT/PLASTICS/MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
International Council of Chemical Associations
CAIA
Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management and the Global Plastics Agreement
Summary of Intent
In last week’s Advocacy Alert, members were updated on the progress towards the establishment of a global agreement on the whole life cycle of plastics pollution in the environment, and were invited to indicate interest in participating in discussions coordinated by the International Council of Chemical Association (ICCA), of which CAIA is a member. CAIA thanks those members that have come forward – CAIA will be in touch in due course.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Stakeholder Meeting
Summary of Intent
The Department will hold its quarterly Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Stakeholder Meeting on 4 July 2022. Should you wish to be included as an interested party and receive notifications and further information, please let CAIA know. An agenda for the meeting is not yet available, but discussions on the phase out of hydrofluorocarbons may also be included.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ENERGY
Southern African Development Community
Southern Africa Development Community Regional Gas Masterplan
Summary of Intent
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in partnership with the NEPAD Business Foundation, Development Bank of Southern Africa, SADC Development Finance Resource Centre, and the SADC Business Council held a Workshop in 2020 themed SADC Regional Gas Masterplan - Phase 1: Engagement Workshop on Draft Outputs with DFIs and the Private Sector.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
WATER USE LICENSING
Department of Water and Sanitation
Business Unity South Africa
CAIA
Water Use Licence Templates
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alerts 37 and 42/2021, CAIA alerted members to a set of templates that were provided by the Department for sector-specific considerations when allocating licences. Despite a Workshop and further engagement expected that has not taken place, the new templates have been circulated by the national Department, to the respective licence authorities for implementation from 1 July 2022.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
QUALIFICATIONS
Department of Higher Education and Training
National Qualifications Act
South African Qualifications Authority
Policy and Criteria for the Registration of Qualifications and Part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework
Summary of Intent
The South African Qualifications Authority has published the Policy and Criteria document that applies to the development, evaluation, registration and publication of qualifications and part-qualifications on the South African National Qualifications Framework, taking into account the requirements of the Act and the relevant Sub-Frameworks. It sets out the requirements for developing qualifications and part-qualifications and will be used by the Authority for evaluating, registering and publishing qualifications and part-qualifications on the Framework.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Mine Health and Safety Act
Draft Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The Department has published the draft Mine Health and Safety Bill for public comments. The Bill seeks to:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ECONOMICS
Business Unity South Africa
Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us