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ENERGY/CLIMATE CHANGE
Eskom
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Generation Update on Energy Availability Factor
Summary of Intent
Eskom delivered a presentation at the Energy Security Workstream of Nedlac covering the following areas reported in the Executive Summary: 
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Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Gas Master Plan
Summary of Intent
On 7 June 2023, an industry stakeholder consultation workshop was held by the Department regarding the Gas Master Plan (GMP). CAIA is part of the BUSA Energy Subcommittee’s Gas Working Group that has been advocating for an update to the Plan and engaging with the Department thereon. A presentation that has been made available covers: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
Business Unity South Africa
International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Renewable Energy Market Update - Outlook for 2023 and 2024
Summary of Intent
The IEA has released this Report, examining key areas of renewable power capacity additions in 2022 , globally and for major markets, and includes forecasts for 2023 and 2024. 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
National Business Initiative (NBI)
Quick Brief: Recommendations from the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) on South Africa’s Electricity System
Summary of Intent
The NBI has released a Quick Brief that notes that access to affordable, reliable electricity and enabling electricity security, as well as environmental and social sustainability should be a national priority.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 Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Various Notices
Summary of Intent
NERSA has published notices 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
CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Policy Discussion Document: Rotterdam Convention, and Designated National Authority (DNA) alert
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 24/2023, CAIA invited members to provide input on the Policy Discussion Document that is available from CAIA, as shown below.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
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
United Nations’ Rapporteur
Summary of Intent
At a recent DFFE-Industry Waste Management Forum meeting, the Chief Director: Hazardous Waste Management and Licensing reported that a United Nations Human Rights Rapporteur will be visiting South Africa from the end of July 2023 to around 13 August 2023.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 (DFFE)
National Environmental Management Act
Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations and Notices
Compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations and Notices
Summary of Intent
At a recent DFFE-Industry Waste Management Forum meeting, it was reported that there will be increased compliance monitoring and enforcement activities undertaken by the Department and its partners in relation to the implementation of the Regulations and 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
CAIA
Plastics|SA
Plastics Treaty
Summary of Intent
Being a focus area for CAIA, the Association and Plastics|SA continue 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 Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (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
BORDER POLICY
Department of Home Affairs
Draft: One Stop Border Post Bill, 2022
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 16/2023, CAIA alerted members to the Draft One Stop Border post Bill.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 Services Act
Various structural changes
Summary of Intent
The Minister has published notifications of the following changes taking effect: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
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
National Biodiversity Guideline
Summary of Intent
The Minister has published the National Biodiversity Guideline in terms of Section 24J of the Act that must be read together with the provisions of NEMA, including the national environmental management principles in Section 2 of NEMA, as well as the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and other guidelines published under section 24J of NEMA. Furthermore, the Guideline must be read in the context of the mitigation hierarchy provided for in section 2(4)(a)(i) of NEMA as well as any national policy on environmental offsetting.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 Mineral Resources and Energy
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
National Environmental Management Act
Opportunity to participate: Environmental Authorisation Application
Summary of Intent
The holder of an existing exploration right in terms of the Act is applying for environmental authorisation to conduct offshore exploration in terms of the right. Stakeholders are invited to register and take part in the public participation process.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
TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transport
Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
Invitation to comment on the ratification of the Convention by South Africa
Summary of Intent
The purpose of the Convention is to prevent unnecessary delays in maritime traffic, to aid cooperation between Governments, and to secure the highest practicable degree of uniformity in formalities and any other procedures.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)
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.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
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.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