Development and environmental management are not contradictory” according to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy. Speaking at the Presidential Climate Commission, Creecy, says how the country deals with climate change has to address three evils- poverty, inequality and unemployment. 

She also said the JustTransition presents an opportunity for economic development and job creation. “By meeting our energy security needs and taking advantage of our green minerals, South Africa will be able to create downstream and upstream green industries.”

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