Tracking the Climate Change Bill in Parliament

18 February 2023

Tracking the Climate Change Bill in Parliament

In February 2022, the Climate Change Bill was introduced in Parliament. The Bill acknowledges the urgent threat that climate change presents and emphasizes the need for an effective, progressive, and incremental response. The Bill aims to provide for a coordinated and integrated response to climate change, provide for the effective management of climate change impacts, make a fair contribution to the global effort to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations, ensure a just transition towards a low carbon economy and society, give effect to South Africa's international commitments and obligations in relation to climate change, and protect and preserve the planet for the benefit of present and future generations of humankind.

Watch Bill Explainer here

The Bill is undergoing extensive public consultation and generated wide interest, with approximately 13,200 written submissions received by Parliament. 2022 Call for comment link.

In this short review, we examined the actions and effectiveness of the South African Parliament in achieving outcomes in relation to the climate change agenda. We also highlighted the observations, comments and recommendations of key stakeholders. READ HERE

In September 2023, the Committee adopted the Bill and the Committee report on the Bill.

In October 2023, the National Assembly passed the Bill and referred it to the NCOP for concurrence

Provincial Public Hearings

Western Cape Public Hearings

16 July 2023: video 1; video 2

Free State Public Hearings

15 July 2023: video

North West Public Hearings

05 June 2023: video

Free State Public Hearings

04 June 2023: video | Media Statement

03 June 2023: video