166-29 South Africa's Low Emission Development Strategy 2050

Summary

This document has been prepared in response to that Article, and presents South Africa's first Low Emission Development Strategy (SA-LEDS). Through submitting this document to the UNFCCC our country reiterates its commitment to achieving the Paris goals. Implementation of the Strategy will also contribute directly and indirectly to the meeting of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SA-LEDS builds upon years of work on climate change in the country, which has contributed to the establishment of an important set of policy documents. Building on existing plans offers numerous benefits, such as optimizing.

South Africa's Low Emission Development Strategy 2050

Issuer

South Africa

Year

2020

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals