SHAMEELA SOOBRAMONEY: Time to turn climate talk into action
The financial pledges at COP29 may have been disappointing, but the priority now is to translate policy into practice
01 December 2024 - 06:53
As we reflect on the outcomes of COP29, this much is clear: the world is shifting towards an ever-deepening recognition of climate change as an existential challenge, and South Africa’s role in the global transition to a sustainable future is more pivotal than ever.
The recent discussions, negotiations and agreements reached in Azerbaijan must prompt serious reflection on how South Africa can align its own ambitious climate policies with the rest of the world’s evolving expectations and commitments...
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