David Maynier, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAFF) published the Draft Second Biennial Transparency Report (BTR2) under the UN Paris Agreement for public comment.
The report outlines SA’s greenhouse gas emissions, progress on climate mitigation targets, adaptation priorities, and the support needed to build climate resilience.
South Africans now have thirteen days (13) days to comment on the draft.
Moreover, a South African delegation, is expected to commence negotiations at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is part of the country’s delegation, to have a special engagement session titled: “From Climate Ambition to Delivery.”
Zeph Nhleko, Gregory Fyfe, Muhammed Sayed, Olympus Manthata and Siloshini Naidoo will share expertise on strategy, investment, climate finance and sustainability.
Submit inputs to: mmmudau@dffe.gov.za or smotshwanedi@dffe.gov.za.
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