South Africa

CAEP support

The NDC raised the ambition of its targets by aligning with the 1.5C scenario, developing its adaptation communication and setting out an emissions trajectory to reach net zero by 2050.

CAEP provided technical assistance for economic modeling of different emission reduction scenarios, across sectors
CAEP supported net zero pathway modeling to 2050, aligned with national development planning and business commitments for net-zero emissions.

CAEP support

NDC quality was enhanced by with improved quality of data and modelling and expanding its institutional framework.

CAEP supported the Government of South Africa in building out its climate modelling capacity.
In assessing South Africa’s climate governance, CAEP supported stakeholder interviews with national, provincial, and local government on sectoral policies to ensure alignment with their needs and development priorities.

CAEP support

South Africa’s NDC followed a participative and transparent revision process, validating its progress with representatives of various groups and raising public awareness.

CAEP organized 10 workshops to validate its adaptation priorities, targeting civil society, the private sector and other non-state actors.
CAEP produced communication materials for raising public awareness on the updated NDC.

Action Areas

Gender inclusion

Enhanced

Whole-of-society approach

Enhanced

CAEP supported enhancement

Supported stakeholder engagement with national, provincial, and local government and society to update sectoral priorities and validate adaptation priorities.

Youth Engagement

Enhanced

CAEP supported enhancement

Youth consultations were supported through the NDC revision process.

Finance

Enhanced

CAEP supported enhancement

Analytical support on assessing financial risks from climate change across sectors and estimated cost of adaptation.

Focus Area

Mitigation

Enhanced

Activity focus

Analytical support to develop Net-Zero strategy.

Adaptation

Enhanced

Activity focus

Analytical support for assessing adaptation needs, identifying gaps and key vulnerabilities.

Cross-cutting

Enhanced

Activity focus

Supported capacity building in climate macro-economic modelling.

Sector focus

Agriculture