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CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National stakeholder engagement in preparation for COP 28
Summary of Intent
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment together with the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), hosted a national stakeholder consultation on 26 October 2023 to:
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Workshop to Create a Vision for ‘A Good Life’ in South Africa 2050
Summary of Intent
The DFFE is hosting a workshop to obtain stakeholder input on what a low carbon pathway looks like taking into account the social and economic issues facing the country. The inputs will help the South African government to fulfil the commitment and responsibilities for addressing climate change, as outlined in the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The inputs will guide future development of pathways to achieve the good life and help understand what is needed to deliver improved services, to reach a net zero greenhouse gas emissions goal in 2050.
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
South Africa’s National Climate Adaptation Investment Plan
Summary of Intent
The DFFE has invited stakeholders to attend a workshop on the development of a Climate Adaptation Investment Plan for South Africa. A working document with more information on the work done to date will be shared in preparation for the workshop. The agenda for the workshop is: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)
COP 28 Global Stocktake (GST)
Summary of Intent
At the UN Climate Conference (COP21) in 2015, agreement was reached to limit global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels by 2050. To remain on target, emissions must be halved by 2030 but the evidence to date shows progress is falling far short of the mark.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 (DFFE)
National Waste to Energy and Circular Economy Indaba
Summary of Intent
Members were notified about the Indaba scheduled to be held on 22 and 23 November 2023 in Alert Advocacy 44/2023. The DFFE has subsequently advised stakeholders that the event has been postponed due to the unavailability of the Minister. A new date will be communicated to stakeholders 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
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
Draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill
Summary of Intent
The DMRE has published the Draft SANPC Bill for public comment. The Bill aims to establish the SANPC, ensure proper governance, as well as consolidate and transfer assets of the company in line with the relevant legislation, with the Minister as the sole shareholder of the company.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
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Chemicals and Health Branch
Global Framework for Chemicals (GFC) and ICCM5 resolutions
Summary of Intent
UNEP’s secretariat has informed stakeholders that due to a delay in editing of the documents that the text on the GFC and the ICCM5 resolutions texts will only be available by 24 November 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
International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP)
Notification of event
Summary of Intent
The 16th ICMGP 2024 will be held from 21 to 26 July 2024 in Cape Town. This event is held every two to three years and is hosted by different organising committees and held in different countries. The conference brings together individuals interested in the science and management of mercury as a contaminant across local and global scales.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 Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Climate Change Response Strategy
Summary of Intent
The DWS is conducting a process to update the Strategy and status quo analysis for water resources. A draft updated Strategy has been issued for stakeholder comments before finalisation in February 2024. The Strategy is an important part of the development of an updated national adaptation response plan for South Africa. Members are requested to provide comments and input using the attached template to incorporate into a CAIA submission.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
Parliament
National Assembly
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation
South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) SOC Limited Bill
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 41/2023, comments were invited on the Bill with a closing date of 4 November 2023. An analysis has been made by the Research Unit of Parliament of the submissions received during the comment period to establish the number of people or entities that either supported or did not support the establishment of the NWRIA and their respective reasons. The Committee received 120 submissions of which 90 (75%) did not support, while 10% of the submissions supported the NWRIA Bill. Key comments made in the submissions 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
COMPANIES
Parliament
National Assembly
Finance Standing Committee
Companies Act
Companies Amendment Bill, 2023
Summary of Intent
The Companies Amendment Bill (CAB), 2023 and the Companies Second Amendment Bill (CSAB), 2023 were introduced into Parliament on 29 August 2023 and are currently being deliberated in the National Assembly.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
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Parliament
Finance Standing Committee
Public Procurement Bill
Summary of Intent
Members were notified in Advocacy Alert 26/2023 of the National Assembly invitation for comments on the bill. Deliberations are ongoing in the National Assembly on the comments that have been received. 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.
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