• Source: Presidential Climate Commission (South Africa)

      • The Presidential Climate Commission is a South African statutory body composed of government ministers and other social stakeholders appointed in December 2020 by President Cyril Ramaphosa to oversee South Africa's response to climate change. It is established to monitor and review the country's progress in reducing emissions - shifting from burning fossil fuels and adapting to forms of green energy without leading to job losses as part of the just transition programme.


      Overview


      South Africa ranks number 14 on the global list of countries that have the largest carbon emitters because of its reliance on coal as a source of electrical energy. Recently, electricity generator Eskom said a total of 213.2 tons of carbon dioxide were emitted just in the year 2020 alone. President Cyril Ramaphosa formed the Presidential Climate Commission in September 2020 and its over 40 members - who are representatives from government departments, state entities, business organisations, labour, academia, civil society, research institutions and traditional leadership - were appointed in December 2020 and recruitment of members were ongoing. The decision to establish South Africa's climate change commission was a resolution taken at the Presidential Health Summit held on 19 and 20 October 2018 in Boksburg, Gauteng. The commission is tasked with overseeing a just transition to a low-carbon. The commission meets quarterly to have its ad hoc groups giving reports to Ramaphosa on progress. South Africa aims to align itself with the Paris Agreement on climate change by moving away from carbon footprint to using cleaner energy sources.


      Members


      The chairperson of the commission is president Cyril Ramaphosa and its deputy chairperson is Valli Moosa. Its members are from the departments of the South African government, state entities, business organisations, labour, academia, civil society, research institutions and traditional leadership.
      The full list of members is below:

      Valli Moosa (Deputy Chair)
      Barbara Creecy
      Maropene Ramokgopa
      Enoch Godongwana
      Mmamoloko Kubayi
      Pravin Gordhan
      Gwede Mantashe
      Thembi Nkadimeng
      Ebrahim Patel
      Blade Nzimande
      Sindisiwe Chikunga
      Senzo Mchunu
      Thoko Didiza
      Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
      Kenalemang R Phukuntsi
      Alderman Geordin Hill-Lewis
      Mac Chavalala
      Bobby Peek
      Makoma Lekalakala
      Nikisi Lesufi
      Shafick Adams
      Ayakha Melithafa
      Brian Mantlana
      Mandy Rambharos
      Joanne Bate
      Dhesigen Naidoo
      Mapaseka Lukhele
      Shamini Harrington
      Princess Tsakani Nkambule
      Setlakalane Molepo
      Joanne Yawitch
      Mbulaheni Mbodi
      Lebogang Mulaisi
      Jacques Hugo
      Mac Chavalala
      Bongani Mwale
      Louise Naude
      Bobby Peek
      Happy Khambule
      Bantu Holomisa
      Melissa Fourie
      Janse Rabie
      Zama Khanyile
      Mpho Makwana
      Mbali Baduza
      Malusi Mpumlwana
      Lungisa Fuzile
      Crispian Olver


      See also


      Renewable energy in South Africa
      Just transition
      Green energy


      References




      External links


      Presidential Climate Commission

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