COP28 BY SINAZO MKOKO
Calls for more countries to support Just Energy Transition
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n Thursday, November 30, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Dubai, leading a delegation that would represent South Africa in the United Nations climatefocused Conference of Parties (COP28), which took place from November 30, 2023, – December 12, 2023.
CALLING ON COUNTRIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN JUST ENERGY TRANSITION The participation of South Africa at COP28 is part of its national commitment, as outlined in the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, to drastically reduce emissions in accordance with the 2015 Paris Agreement.
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The South African government states that the Conference presents an opportunity to fast-track the energy transition by building the energy system of the future “while rapidly decarbonising the current energy system to keep 1.5°C within reach.” His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa presented to the
