Minister Dion George welcomes Climate Change Bill Assent into Law by President Ramaphosa
24 July 2024
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, welcomes the climate change bill assent into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“The President’s signing of the climate change bill into law marks a significant milestone in our nation's commitment to addressing climate change. The Act sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also constitutes South Africa’s fair contribution to the global climate change response,” said Minister Dr George.
“This legislation provides a comprehensive framework for climate action across all our society and economy. We are now poised to move forward with its implementation,” added Dr Dion George.
The law also sets out to enhance South Africa’s ability and capacity over time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build climate resilience, while reducing the risk of job losses, and promoting opportunities for new job opportunities in the emerging green economy. The Act will also strengthen coordination between national sector departments and provide policy setting and decision-making to enable South Africa to meet the commitments in Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.