WHAT IS THE CLIMATE CHANGE BILL AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

The Climate Change Bill, tabled in February 2022, aims to empower South Africa to respond to climate risks through the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and the management of climate adaptation. The document argues that a formal Act is necessary to hold government and emitters accountable, ensure legal certainty for ambitious climate action, and improve access to climate finance. To be effective, the author suggests the Bill must include strong enforcement penalties, science-based emission targets aligned with a 1.5°C limit, and high levels of transparency regarding carbon budgets.

• Establishing a Climate Change Act is considered essential for creating legal obligations to prevent harmful activities, protecting Constitutional rights from climate threats, providing legal certainty for emission reductions, and increasing the likelihood of accessing climate finance.

APA

Centre for Environmental Rights (n.d.). WHAT IS THE CLIMATE CHANGE BILL AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FACTSHEET-ENGLISH.pdf?x21779

Chicago

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BibTeX

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