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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions
Summary of Intent
The DFFE is requesting information on chemicals to be recommended for listing at the 12th Conference of the Parties under the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions to be held from 28 April to 9 May 2025. Any person who manufactures, uses, sells, imports or exports or is in possession of chemicals indicated in the schedule is requested to submit the requisite information by 27 December 2024.
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Montreal Protocol
HCFC and HFC stakeholder workshop
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 36/2024, the DFFE held a stakeholder workshop on 16 and 17 September 2024 where an update was given on the progress towards phasing out HFC in South Africa.
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GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
United Nations Environment Programme
Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
(INC 5)
Summary of Intent
Negotiations on the plastics agreement were suspended on 2 December 2024 without reaching a finalised text. The meeting agreed that a resumed session with further negotiations was necessary to develop the legally binding instrument. It was also agreed that the Chair’s text that was circulated on 1 December 2024 would be used as the starting point for further negotiations, without prejudice for Members to propose modifications, additions, and deletions. The date and location of the resumed session (INC5.2) will be determined and communicated in due course.
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ENERGY
Creamer Media
Energy Outlook 2025 webinar
Summary of Intent
A panel of energy experts will be discussing South Africa's energy outlook for 2025 at a webinar to be held on 29 January 2025 at 14h00. The issues to be discussed include:
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TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Services (SARS)
Trade statistics for October 2024
Summary of Intent
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R14.6 billion in October 2024. This surplus was attributable to exports of R179.6 billion and imports of R165.0 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).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
AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Workshop on the draft Highveld second generation air quality management plan (AQMP)
Summary of Intent
The DFFE is holding a virtual workshop with industry representatives for further discussion on the comments received on the AQMP. The workshop will be held on 10 December 2024 at 9h30.
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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
CAIA ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
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