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This report presents the results of a climate change study, a climate resilience assessment, and a palaeontological impact assessment for the proposed 1200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station near Lephalale in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The document evaluates the project's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, its vulnerability to future climate scenarios, and the potential for fossil material destruction during construction.

This Climate Resilience Assessment (CRA), conducted by Environmental Resources Management Southern Africa Pty (Ltd) in January 2017, evaluates climate-related risks for the proposed 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The report identifies key vulnerabilities related to increasing temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather events, proposing adaptation measures to enhance the project's long-term resilience.

This document consists of a public notification and a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessment report for the proposed 1,200 MW Thabametsi Coal-Fired Power Station in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The report, prepared by Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in January 2017, evaluates the project's carbon footprint, benchmarks its efficiency against other plants, and assesses its alignment with South African climate policies. It concludes that while the project's GHG impact is 'Very Large' and 'High (Negative)', it is more efficient than some of the oldest coal plants it may displace.