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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Montreal Protocol
Summary of Intent
The thirty sixth Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer will be held from 28 October to 1 November 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The DFFE has requested comment and input on the proposed South Africa position paper that covers the following key issues:
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Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Explosives regulations
Summary of Intent
Regulations were published on 23 July 2024 that apply to any employer, self-employed person or user who operates an explosives workplace for the purpose of manufacturing, testing, storing or using explosives. These regulations come into immediate effect and repeal the explosives regulations, 2002.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
United Nations Environment Programme
Basel Convention Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) meeting outcomes
Summary of Intent
Following the fourteenth meeting of the OEWG held in Geneva, Switzerland from 25 to 28 June 2024, Parties and observers have been invited to provide written comments on the various outcomes of the meeting. Specific items on which comment is invited are: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
CLIMATE CHANGE
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
Responding to green trade barriers
Summary of Intent
An economist from TIPS provided an overview of carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM) and the implications for South Africa at a meeting with business. The presentation provided information on the: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)
Climate Change Act
Carbon budget and mitigation plans regulations
Summary of Intent
The DFFE is currently drafting regulations in terms of the Climate Change Act that will give effect to mandatory carbon budgets and mitigation plans. At a bilateral meeting held with business, the DFFE indicated that the draft regulations will be published for public comment during September 2024. They stated that the regulations are based on the carbon budget methodology document that was published in May 2021. A draft table of contents of the regulations was provided for information.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)
Climate Change Act
The state of climate action in South Africa
Summary of Intent
A report has been published by the PCC that provides a snapshot of South Africa’s progress towards emission reduction, enhancing climate resilience and improving the lives and livelihoods of all South Africans. The key finding from the work is that although South Africa has strong commitments and public support for tackling climate change and facilitating a just transition, progress is not happening at the pace and scale required to tackle a crisis of such proportion. Key barriers hindering progress include incoherent policies, weak governance structures, insufficient finance, and inconsistent actions by the government and other stakeholders. The immediate actions that must be implemented to realise South Africa’s vision for the just transition and overcome the barriers have been identified.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
EE Business Intelligence
Energy and electricity news
Summary of Intent
A newsletter has been published reporting on major energy and electricity news and developments in South Africa, including: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
GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
International Chamber of Commerce
Working group meeting
Summary of Intent
At the working group meeting held on 18 July 2024, a presentation was made by Ryann Howard, Foreign Affairs Officer at the US Department of State on the current state of negotiations and possibilities for business engagement before and during INC 5. Business was encouraged to provide information to governments on what business is doing and what works for the business community.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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Waste Act
Waste tyre regulations
Summary of Intent
An industry advisory committee has been established to support the implementation of the industry waste tyre management plan. The committee will: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
MANUFACTURING
Creamer Media
Webinar
Summary of Intent
A webinar will be held on 31 July 2024 at 14h00 where a panel of speakers will unpack strategies to turn around manufacturing in South Africa. The panel will focus on:
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PARLIAMENT
Parliament of South Africa
Budget votes
Summary of Intent
Departmental budget votes were presented to Parliament by Ministers and deputy Ministers this week. These include: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 ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association
Meetings
Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week: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