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CLIMATE CHANGE
United Nations Climate Change
Annual Climate Change Report: 2022
Summary of Intent
The 2022 Report has been released that encompasses the key achievements under the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) intergovernmental process and the activities of the Secretariat in 2022, particularly the impacts of those activities in support of the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. The Report covers:
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Bonn Climate Change Conference
Summary of Intent
This year’s Bonn Climate Change Conference, launched on 5 June 2023, was designed to prepare decisions for adoption at the 28th Conference of the Parties (CoP) that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates in December 2023. The following information was issued as part of a press release: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
European Union (EU)
CropLife International
Proposed EU Export Ban
Summary of Intent
At the Multistakeholder Committee on Chemicals Management that is chaired by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), stakeholders and Government raise concerns regarding the export of hazardous substances to South Africa (and other countries including those in Africa), by the European Union where the substances are banned for use in the European Union but still allowed to be produced for export. The question that is raised is why these substances are allowed to be imported if their use is banned in the country of manufacture.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 Act
Policy Discussion Document: Rotterdam Convention
Summary of Intent
The Department has released further information regarding its intended policy with respect to substances listed by the Rotterdam Convention (Prior Informed Consent, (PIC)), following the Concept Document that members were alerted to, and which CAIA submitted input on previously.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 Environment Management: Air Quality Act
Ozone-depleting substances: draft South Africa Position paper (Montreal Protocol), and Business Case for manufacturing refillable cylinders in South Africa
Summary of Intent
The draft South African Position paper has been released by the Department for comment, outlining the negotiating positions to be taken by South Africa at the 45th Open-Ended Working Group meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 3 - 7 July 2023 in Thailand, Bangkok. The draft Position Paper covers administrative matters and key issues to be discussed at the meeting.
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MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS/WASTE MANAGEMENT
CAIA
Plastics|SA
Plastics Treaty: Debriefing from the Second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting, and preparation for the third meeting
Summary of Intent
Being a focus area for CAIA, the Association and Plastics|SA continues to work in partnership to consider matters towards the establishment of the International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including the Marine Environment. Much work needs to be undertaken going forward with regular engagements being scheduled with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to work towards the development of positions for the third INC meeting.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
HEALTH
Parliament of South Africa
National Assembly
Portfolio Committee (PC) on Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 21/2023, CAIA alerted members to the progress of the NHI Bill being considered by Parliament. The Bill has now been passed by the National Assembly and handed over to the National Council of Provinces for concurrence.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
Department of Water and Sanitation
National Water Act
Draft regulations regarding the procedural requirements for water use licence applications and amendments
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 21/2023, CAIA alerted members to the draft Regulations as follows: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
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Agricultural Products Standards Act
Regulations regarding control of the export of feed products
Summary of Intent
The Minister has put Regulations into force regarding the control of the export of feed products. The Regulations came into effect on the date of their publication (9 June 2023), and repeal the Regulations of 19 December 2014.The Regulations cover the following: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
OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES
Department of Employment and Labour
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return-To-Work Regulations
Summary of Intent
Following consultation with the Compensation Board, the Minister has published the draft Regulations in terms of Section 97 of the Act that cover: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
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Notice
Summary of Intent
NERSA has published the following Notices: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
SMALL BUSINESS
Department of Small Business Development
National Small Enterprise Act
Proposed Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams intends to introduce the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill, 2023 into Parliament. The National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill seeks to amend the National Small Enterprise Act 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
TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
What’s New
Summary of Intent
CAIA reviews the South African Revenue Service’s “What’s New” webpage on a weekly basis to provide members with information it considers to be most relevant and important to be aware of. The webpage is updated daily, and members are encouraged to visit it regularly for alerts regarding a variety of related matters.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 (BUSA)
Weekly Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.
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Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report
Summary of Intent
The World Economic Forum (WEF) and BUSA have invited stakeholders to take part in the Executive Opinion Survey 2023/24, to assess the level of competitiveness of South Africa in an international comparison.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