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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Federal Ministry for the Environment
3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability
Summary of Intent
The Forum was held on 5 and 6 September 2024. The objective of the Forum was for knowledge-sharing and strengthening global multi-stakeholder collaboration and action to address the global pollution crisis by focusing on the implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC). 
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Public perceptions and attitudes relating to climate change and the just transition
Summary of Intent
The PCC, in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council, conducted a national survey to assess South Africans' perceptions of climate change and the just transition. The study explores public awareness, personal experiences with extreme weather, and attitudes towards transitioning from coal to renewable energy. 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 Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Social dialogue on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
Summary of Intent
On 21 August 2024, Nedlac hosted a social dialogue on CBAM and other protectionist measures such as Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and implications for the South African economy. 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 (DFFE)
Water infrastructure standard
Summary of Intent
The KwaZulu Natal provincial government has developed a standard for watercourse infrastructure and associated activities that are excluded from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation. This standard has now been adopted by the DFFE.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
Creamer Media
Hydrogen economy webinar
Summary of Intent
A webinar is scheduled for 9 October 2024 at 14h00 where a panel of speakers will unpack the hydrogen economy in South Africa. The panel will focus on questions such as:
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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:
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AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Highveld priority area air quality management plan (AQMP)
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 30/2024, the second generation AQMP was published on 26 July 2024 for public comment. The commenting period has been extended to 23 September 2024.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Summit
Event
Summary of Intent
The Sustainability Summit 2024 will be a hybrid event and will take place on 15 October 2024 at Emperors Palace. The summit will cover key areas including sustainable water resources, sustainable energy, transport and mobility, agriculture and food security, and infrastructure for smart cities.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 CONTROL
Department of Home Affairs
One-stop border post bill
Summary of Intent
The bill was introduced into the National Assembly on 11 September 2024. The purpose of the bill is 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
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) Secretariat
AfCTFA Business Forum event
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 35/2024, the second AfCFTA Business Forum, branded Biashara Afrika 2024 (#BA2024), will be held at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village from 9 to 11 October 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
PLASTIC POLLUTION TREATY
Geneva Environment Network
Webinars
Summary of Intent
In the lead-up to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), that will take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea, the following webinars have been scheduled: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 Services
Customs and Excise Act
Tariff amendments
Summary of Intent
A tariff amendment notice has been published for Part 1 of Schedule No. 1 of the Act, by the substitution of tariff subheading 2833.25 in order to increase the general rate of customs duty on sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) of copper from free of duty to 10%.
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ECONOMICS
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Economic and employment trends in South Africa
Summary of Intent
Nedlac’s latest Economic and Employment Trends in South Africa Report (September 2024) has been published that includes: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)
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
CAIA ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
Meetings
Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week:
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