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South Africa’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Climate change Emissions Education
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
2020 - 2030.
Abstract

In accordance with decision 1/CP.19 and 1/CP.20 of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change, South Africa has submitted its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) on adaptation, mitigation as well as finance and investment requirements for both. It is a nationwide sectoral document aiming at (i) ensuring temperature increases are kept below 2°C; and (ii) reducing emissions of CO2 and other long-lived GHGs. The INDC contains both adaptation and mitigation measures.

Full text
English
Website
www4.unfccc.int