described the political declaration as a “watershed moment, not only for our own just transition, but for the world as a whole”.
Ramaphosa said his government would bring in a team of people from the private sector, the public sector and trade unions to join it in ensuring that the agreements were beneficial to the country. Ramaphosa responded: “Honourable Malema, you’re absolutely right. The countries in the north are the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases and a number of them are still reliant on fossil fuel to generate their energy. Through the devastating effects of [emissions] we now have a climate that is changing. But the unfortunate part of it is that it is changing for all of us.
The money being offered through the political declaration, Ramaphosa said, “will be used for target programmes of reskilling, of upskilling, creating employment and providing other forms of support to ensure that workers, women and young people are the major beneficiaries of our shift to a greener future”.
Talk about putting your foot in your mouth and shooting yourself in the foot at the same time...
Africa contributes around 4% to global warming.Theres simply NO need to rush SA.Countries such Australia are doing things in a sensible way & at own pace.SAns must reject all these BS of loans which will end up back in the pockets of US/UK multinationals.MYANC ANCParliament 👇🏿
Gwede Mantashe ‘s department gave Shell the green light to cause major environmental damage. “commitment” from our government means absolutely nothing. OCEANSNOTOIL OURSNOTMINE SAYNOTOSHELL
That should have been the first thing before the announcement, terms first