Towards a Green Economy

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1 Towards a Green Economy Enhancing a sustainable, low carbon, resource efficient & pro-employment growth path 8 May 2010

2 SONA key issues to note (1) More that job opportunities by end of 2009 Includes approx in Environment Sector (mainly environment projects under EPWP) Our Industrial Policy Action Plan and our new focus on green jobs, will build stronger and more labour absorbing industries. IPAP reviewed with resource constraints in mind & green economy is a IPAP reviewed with resource constraints in mind & green economy is a key element of the New Growth path

3 SONA key issues to note (2) This govn. will ensure that our environmental assets and natural resources are well protected, and are continually enhanced. The Ministers who are responsible for a particular outcome, will sign a detailed Delivery Agreement with the President Outcome 10: Environmental Assets and natural resources that are well protected and continually enhanced Outcome 4: Decent employment for people through facilitation of inclusive economic growth (Green Economy)

4 SONA key issues to note (3) Local government must work. Municipalities must improve the provision of housing, water, sanitation, electricity, waste management (basic waste services) and roads. Together with Brazil, India and China, and joined by the US, we made a significant contribution to the Copenhagen Accord does not go as far as required, it is an important step forward work hard with our international counterparts towards a legally binding treaty. we have listed our nationally appropriate mitigation actions, and will continue working on our long term strategy for emissions reduction.

5 SONA key issues to note (4) Govn is committed to five priorities: education, (environment sector education & outreach program) health, (waste, air quality, impact management) rural development and land reform ( settlement of land claims in protected areas, cleaning and greening) creating decent work (green jobs) fighting crime (Environmental courts, integrated Enforcement system)

6 Towards a National Green Economy Plan

7 Green Economy: Few points to note Dfn: Growth model/paradigm that enhances production and consumption patterns with positive employment outcomes & based on addressing the interdependence between economic growth, social protection and natural ecosystem A Govn prioritiy for the Mandate period (2009 to 2014) One of the key elements of the New Growth Path A National Strategy/plan needs to be submitted to be submitted to cabinet lekgotla in July 2010 Minister identified a need for a national summit to further define the elements of the strategy and advocate this approach Identified date for the summit is: 18 to 20 May 2009

8 Policy framework to achieve creation of decent work and inclusive growth The emerging Growth Path provides a coherent policy framework to address the identified structural constraints to achieve the stated outcomes 8

9 Key Drivers of a Green Economy Paradigm Substantial growth in investment necessary to achieve climate change mitigation & adaptation (with or without an int. binding agreement) Increasing recognition that clean technology development offers significant business opportunities & gains A growing need to develop / elaborate the economic case for environmental management and sustainable development

10 Key Drivers of a Green Economy Paradigm Realization that Functioning ecosystems underpin all economic and social activity Ecosystem failure will seriously compromise our ability to address social and economic priorities even in a short term Natural resources are national economic assets SA economy depends heavily on energy and mineral resources, biodiversity, SA economy depends heavily on energy and mineral resources, biodiversity, agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism

11 Green Economy Summit May Summit themes Alternative Energy Supply Sustainable Waste Management Options Sustainable Waste Management Options Green Buildings Sustainable Transportation Agriculture, Food Production and Water Management Resource Conservation and management including eco-tourism Green Cities and Towns Financial Instruments for Environmental and resource management Green Technologies and Innovative ideas exhibition

12 Recommendations This reference Group to lead the Green Cities and Towns focus area Hosting Mayor to give a welcome address Local Government to display best practice at exhibition Local Govn to develop and implement green economy plans

13 Thank You