CAPE TOWN’S RESILIENCE STRATEGY

The document outlines a resilience framework—survive, adapt, and thrive—applied to support green businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the role of international collaborations, such as the International Cleantech Network and the EU Delegation, in providing financial and strategic support to green SMMEs. Key outcomes include the retention of 760 jobs and the creation of 41 new jobs through the Green Outcomes Fund, as well as the integration of South African cleantech solutions into the Solar Impulse Foundation's global portfolio.

• International collaborations and networks are essential for creating a resilient foundation that cities and regions can utilize during acute shock events.
• Strategic and tactical support allows green companies to use shocks like the pandemic to implement more efficient operating methods, increasing their future viability.
• Green SMMEs are critical to South Africa's long-term economic growth, job creation, and social transformation, and should be prioritized to meet objectives regarding environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and circular economy practices.
• Innovative funding models, such as the Green Outcomes Fund, are vital for the survival and growth of green SMMEs across sectors including clean energy, waste management, water, and sustainable agriculture.
• Partnerships involving the EU Delegation to South Africa and the Green Outcomes Fund (GOF) retained 760 jobs and created 41 new jobs among participating green SMMEs.
• South African cleantech solutions have gained international visibility by being included in the Solar Impulse Foundation's portfolio of 1,000 profitable and clean solutions.

APA

GreenCape (2021). CAPE TOWN’S RESILIENCE STRATEGY. https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COCT_RESILIENCE_CASE_STUDY_12_10_21-3.pdf

Chicago

GreenCape. CAPE TOWN’S RESILIENCE STRATEGY. 2021. https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COCT_RESILIENCE_CASE_STUDY_12_10_21-3.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greencape2021cape, author = {{GreenCape}}, title = {{CAPE TOWN’S RESILIENCE STRATEGY}}, institution = {GreenCape}, year = {2021}, url = {https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COCT_RESILIENCE_CASE_STUDY_12_10_21-3.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }