South Africa Country Climate and Development Report

The South Africa Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) delves into comprehensive analysis and proposals aimed at harmonising the nation's pursuit of rapid growth, increased employment, and reduced inequality with the overarching goal of advancing a low-carbon, climate-resilient developmental pathway. By offering insights into the primary challenges and opportunities concerning the country's shift towards a low-carbon economy in an equitable manner, the CCDR:

• provides a framework for evaluating the technical, financial, institutional, and governance requirements necessary for South Africa to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 without compromising its development aspirations;
• examines strategies through which South Africa can adapt to and fortify itself against the consequences of a changing climate; and
• outlines priority sets of policy recommendations that South Africa can implement to realise a fair transition to a low-carbon economy and society by 2050.

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