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WATER
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
National Water Amendment BillNational Water Amendment Bill and Water Services Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 47/2023, the DWS has published two amendment bills for public comment.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
United Nations Environment Programme
Climate Change Conference, COP28
South Africa Pavilion Events
Summary of Intent
The South Africa Pavilion at COP 28 will be jointly hosted by the government and business and co-ordinated by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and the National Business Initiative. A programme of events will be held at the Pavilion that will be available both on-line and in-person from 1 to 11 December 2023. Events will also be live streamed on the NBI YouTube channel.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
Climate Change Conference, COP28
Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm (BRS) Secretariat at COP28
Summary of Intent
The BRS conventions share the common objective of protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes. However, their scope extends beyond pollution. As recognised by the BRS COPs at their 2023 meetings, actions taken under the conventions may contribute to achieving the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s objectives. Scientific evidence of the interlinkages between chemicals, waste and climate change calls for a holistic approach in addressing the intertwined climate and pollution crises. Integrated actions have the potential to bring co-benefits for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and releases of pollutants.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
Parliament
National Council of Provinces (NCOP)
Climate Change Bill
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 37/2023, the National Assembly adopted the Bill on 15 September 2023 which was then passed to the NCOP 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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Response strategies for the Mpumalanga province
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 37/2023, the National Assembly adopted the Bill on 15 September 2023 which was then passed to the NCOP 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
Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
The South African Climate Finance Landscape 2023
Summary of Intent
The Report issued by the PCC maps climate finance investment in South Africa by: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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
Battery storage exclusion norm
Summary of Intent
In Advocacy Alert 16/2023, CAIA alerted members to the public consultation process regarding norms for the exclusion of identified activities associated with the development and expansion of battery storage facilities in areas of low or medium environmental sensitivity. The norm and associated excluded activities have subsequently been updated following receipt of public comments and are published for a 15 day public commenting period.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)
Summary of Eskom’s predictions for load shedding
Summary of Intent
BUSA has shared information on the analysis of Eskom’s projections for loadshedding that was presented to the Energy Subcommittee. The summary is based on weekly status reports and the medium-term outlook published by Eskom.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
Parliament
National Council of Provinces (NCOP)
Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill
Summary of Intent
The Bill was passed by the National Assembly on 26 October 2023 and transmitted to the NCOP 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
Creamer Media
South Africa’s Energy Outlook 2024
Summary of Intent
At a webinar to be held on 24 January 2024 at 14h00, a panel of speakers will unpack the outlook for South Africa’s electricity system in 2024. The panel comprises: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 (DFFE)
Stockholm Convention
Application for specific exemptions
Summary of Intent
The DFFE has published a notice informing industry and other interested stakeholders about the specific exemptions available for application for two industrial chemicals namely, Dechlorane Plus and UV-328. Both chemicals are listed in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention for elimination with specific exemptions for certain applications. Any other uses of Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 are banned under the Stockholm Convention except for those applications specified under specific exemptions. Only parties that have applied for specific exemptions will be allowed to use Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 for those exempted applications.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)
Draft mercury regulations
Summary of Intent
The DFFE is currently undertaking a project to develop regulations for the management of mercury in South Africa to domesticate the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The objectives of the draft regulations are in line with the objectives of the Convention. The regulations will prescribe processes and actions that must be taken by various persons in the management of mercury and contain offences and penalties for non-compliance.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
Stockholm Convention
Call for information
Summary of Intent
At its eleventh meeting held in May 2023, in decision SC-11/5, the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention agreed to the workplan for the ongoing review and updating of the guidelines and guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices.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
ANNUAL REPORTS
South African Government
Annual Reports 2022/2023
Summary of Intent
The following Annual Reports have been published: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.
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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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