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South Africa is being successful in having its farmers adopt Climate Smart Agriculture
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South Africa is being successful in having its farmers adopt Climate Smart Agriculture

Rating A   About 2% of the Growth Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa comes from agriculture. Although agriculture contributes a small percentage to the GDP, it is an essential economic growth engine.  Climate change adversely affects agriculture due to the lack of water and increased heat stress on plants and animals. Farmers are experiencing...

The Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme and the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan in South Africa
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The Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme and the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan in South Africa

Climate Progress in the First Half of 2003 Rating: C Rating   South Africa has no recent emissions reduction statistics over the past six months of 2023. According to previous emission data statistics from all sectors, the energy sector is the primary greenhouse gas contributor, contributing about 95.2% in 2020. Sectoral contribution to CO2 emissions...

South African Government Uses Widespread Consultative Process to Develop a National Climate Change Policy
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South African Government Uses Widespread Consultative Process to Develop a National Climate Change Policy

The national climate change policy of South Africa was developed as a result of a collaboration between researchers and policymakers. The beginning of the climate change response policy development process started at the 2005 National Climate Change and Science Conference. About 600 government, business, science, academic and civil society representatives gathered at the conference and...

South Africa will fail to reduce its emissions by 50% over pre-industrial levels by 2030
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South Africa will fail to reduce its emissions by 50% over pre-industrial levels by 2030

According to the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) rates, South Africa’s climate targets fail to reach the 2030 50% goal. This is because South Africa’s climate change policies and commitments must improve in order to meet the Paris Agreement of 1.5C° temperature limit. South Africa’s electricity is mainly produced from coal. As a result, the country...

South Africa Spent ZAR 112.65 billion in 2020-21 on subsidies and bailouts to fossil fuels
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South Africa Spent ZAR 112.65 billion in 2020-21 on subsidies and bailouts to fossil fuels

The inventory in South Africa shows a total of ZAR 172 billion (USD 10.4 billion) of energy subsidies in 2020/21 see table below. The subsidies include fossil fuels, electricity, hydroelectricity, and nuclear, as well as carbon tax exemptions and bailouts for several carbon-intensive industries. About 77% of the subsidies are delivered as transfers of funds...

South Africa Contributed .54% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
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South Africa Contributed .54% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021

Agriculture contributed approximately 2.47% to the GDP of South Africa in 2021. The agricultural sector has great potential with the climatic conditions of the country ranging from subtropical to Mediterranean. South Africa’s agricultural sector is highly diverse, with the country producing almost all major grains, oilseeds, fruits, sugar, wine, and vegetables. South Africa has more...

Fuel Consumption Data in South Africa
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Fuel Consumption Data in South Africa

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DME) Quarterly Fuel Consumption Data South Africa is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 398 – 510 MtCO2e by 2025, and to 350 – 420 MtCO2e by 2030, under its latest Paris Agreement Pledge.Various proxy indicators can be used to monitor trends in greenhouse gas emissions. Some...

Challenges to the Adoption of Electric Cars in South Africa Include Import Duties and Limited Local Production
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Challenges to the Adoption of Electric Cars in South Africa Include Import Duties and Limited Local Production

The transport sector in South Africa is the second largest emitter of GHG in the country, responsible for 10.8% of GHG emissions, with road transport accounting for more than 90% of these emissions. From 2000 up to now, there has been a steady increase in GHG emissions from passenger cars. In 2000, GHG emissions from...

South Africa is Ranked 96 out of 182 Countries in Terms of Climate Change Vulnerability and Its Preparedness to Enhance Resilience
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South Africa is Ranked 96 out of 182 Countries in Terms of Climate Change Vulnerability and Its Preparedness to Enhance Resilience

According to Notre Dame Global Adaptation InitiativeDroughts, floods, storms, landslides, and wildfires are becoming more prevalent across the globe due to climate change. In South Africa, more than 100 natural disasters were reported from 1900 to 2017, affecting 21 million people, causing 2200 fatalities, and with an estimated loss of 4.5 billion USD. More recently,...

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