TNPSC Thervupettagam

First Climate Change Law - South Africa

August 1 , 2024 91 days 208 0
  • The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a broad climate change act.
  • It will set caps for large emitters and require every town and city to publish an adaptation plan.
  • It aims to enable South Africa to meet its emissions reduction commitments under the Paris climate agreement.
  • South Africa is the world's most carbon-intensive major economy and among the top 15 greenhouse gas emitters.

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