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SUMMARY:RE100-NBI Member Webinar on South Africa Policy  Recommendations for Renewable Electricity
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Renewable Ambition in South African Electricity (RAiSE) project expansion\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Climate Group have partnered under the RE100 campaign to develop localised policy recommendations aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of Renewable Electricity (RE) in South Africa. \nThe Webinar Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction to the RE100-NBI South Africa Policy Recommendations (SAPR) initiative and its objectives.\nOverview of SAPRs: A contextualised version of the RE100 Global Policy Messages\, outlining the policy and regulatory changes needed to address RE procurement and generation barriers in South Africa.\nPolicy Engagement Plan: A roadmap for delivering SAPRs to decision-makers\, detailing key stakeholders\, engagement channels\, and timelines.\nPlanned Activities: Actions stemming from identified policy needs\, such as a launch event or public letter\, integrated into the Policy Engagement Plan.\n\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/re100-nbi-member-webinar-on-south-africa-policy-recommendations-for-renewable-electricity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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