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SUMMARY:Re-imagining Africa’s Just Transition to a sustainable and inclusive net-zero and climate resilient future: How are participating countries framing their Just Transitions\, setting climate ambition\, and what is the role of business?
DESCRIPTION:“I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation.” \n~ President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi\, Egypt \nClimate change is one of the greatest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s biggest economic opportunities. Climate threats are amplified on the African continent\, where the transition risk and physical impacts are further exacerbated by high levels of social and economic vulnerability. \nThe UNFCCC’s Climate Conference (COP27) is taking place in Egypt this year. This African COP is a pivotal moment for governments and business\, across the continent\, to showcase and position the range of climate investment opportunities that exist in Africa and to amplify the value of collaborative action. \nAn effective climate response is inextricably connected to Africa’s development. Adaptation challenges do not observe borders\, thus building resilient and sustainable energy networks will be more efficient and successful when based on regional partnerships and collaboration. Addressing the interface between climate action\, just transitions\, development\, finance\, and investment\, with the participation of the private sector in Africa\, is crucial if we want to realise the immense opportunities across the continent. \nIn the spirit of showcasing collaborative action in the face of climate change\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) has partnered with the African Climate Foundation (ACF) to deliver a series of dialogues between African business across the continent\, including South Africa\, Egypt\, Kenya\, and Nigeria. The dialogues provide an opportunity to better understand the broader African climate context and challenges\, as well as to unpack climate responses and to share learnings on the different approaches to achieving Just Transitions across the continent. \nThese dialogues will focus on the role of business in stimulating enhanced climate ambition\, action\, and investment\, as well as unpacking the requirements for further socio-economic developments as part of the transitions to thriving\, resilient\, competitive economies and societies across Africa. \nWe invite you to this three-part series of events to engage and share learning between business and decision makers building on Africa Climate Week\, Climate Week New York\, and other key global moments as we head towards COP27.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/re-imagining-africas-just-transition-to-a-sustainable-and-inclusive-net-zero-and-climate-resilient-future-how-are-participating-countries-framing-their-just-transitions-setting-climate-ambi/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220916T104500
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220908T094002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091126Z
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SUMMARY:Green Finance Taxonomy Expansion Webinar Series: The GFT and ESG Disclosure
DESCRIPTION:In April 2022\, the South African National Treasury launched the Green Finance Taxonomy (GFT) version 1 for South Africa\, which serves as a catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets\, projects and sectors as eligible to be defined as “green” or environmentally friendly. The Taxonomy also includes the listing of standards that define economic activities as green\, based on conformance to specific criteria. \nThe Taxonomy’s development has been overseen by a Taxonomy Working Group\, a multi-representative group drawing from national government\, financial sector regulators and the financial services sector. \nSince the launch of the GFT\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Carbon Trust have been undertaking a project overseen by the South African National Treasury to embed the GFT into the financial sector ecosystem. To this end\, Carbon Trust and NBI\, are hosting a webinar series covering topics such as international green finance trends and lessons as well as GFT and Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures. \nThe aim of the webinar series is to share insights from a diverse set of speakers and panellists on national sustainability and financial reporting also launch a set of knowledge products and tools on how to deepen GFT implementation and integration at a macro-scale. \nSpeakers include \n\nJonathon Hanks (Partner\, Incite)\,\nClemence McNulty (Partner Sustainability & Climate Change\, EY)\nSimon Clarke (Director\, IBIS Consulting)
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-finance-taxonomy-expansion-webinar-series-the-gft-and-esg-disclosure/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220908T103710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091146Z
UID:17245-1663063200-1663068600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Global Forces of Change and their Effects on Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting an important dialogue exploring key sustainability issues and trends\, within South Africa and globally\, providing highly practical insights into how businesses can embed sustainability. \nThis Sustainability Dialogue will share the latest international and South African insights on the journey to integrating sustainability into businesses practices\, including global regulatory and investor pressures\, which also have a direct impact on South African business operations. The Dialogue will also discuss companies’ maturity in implementing Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) and the expectations placed on businesses to comply with and integrate the ESG framework into their operations. \nFollowing the publishing of the book “The Sustainable Business Handbook” earlier this year\, co-authored by the three highly experienced Sustainability practitioners David Grayson\, Chris Coulter and Mark Lee\, we are thrilled to facilitate a conversation which will include David Grayson. David will delve into a key topic explored in the handbook on what “leaders need to understand to improve sustainability performance”\, by providing practical views into the sustainability journey of leaders\, both nationally and globally. \nThe Handbook has captured the voices of different global organisations and academia\, such as Anglo American\, Discovery\, NYU’s Stern School of Business\, Unilever\, Woolworths and many more. We will explore their perspectives through our esteemed panel of speakers\, facilitated by Ms Joanne Yawitch (NBI CEO): \n\nMr David Grayson: Cranfield’s Emeritus Professor of Corporate Responsibility\, London\, UK\nMs Seara Mkhabela: Group Head: Corporate Affairs\, Anglo American\nMr Feroz Koor: Group Head of Sustainability\, Woolworths
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-forces-of-change-and-their-effects-on-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220908T100833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091135Z
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SUMMARY:Feedback from Africa Climate Week: What are the key challenges\, opportunities and debates surrounding climate action and Just Transitions on the continent and their relevance for business in Africa
DESCRIPTION:“I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation.” \n~ President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi\, Egypt \nClimate change is one of the greatest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s biggest economic opportunities. Climate threats are amplified on the African continent\, where the transition risk and physical impacts are further exacerbated by high levels of social and economic vulnerability. \nThe UNFCCC’s Climate Conference (COP27) is taking place in Egypt this year. This African COP is a pivotal moment for governments and business\, across the continent\, to showcase and position the range of climate investment opportunities that exist in Africa and to amplify the value of collaborative action. \nAn effective climate response is inextricably connected to Africa’s development. Adaptation challenges do not observe borders\, thus building resilient and sustainable energy networks will be more efficient and successful when based on regional partnerships and collaboration. Addressing the interface between climate action\, just transitions\, development\, finance\, and investment\, with the participation of the private sector in Africa\, is crucial if we want to realise the immense opportunities across the continent. \nIn the spirit of showcasing collaborative action in the face of climate change\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) has partnered with the African Climate Foundation (ACF) to deliver a series of dialogues between African business across the continent\, including South Africa\, Egypt\, Kenya\, and Nigeria. The dialogues provide an opportunity to better understand the broader African climate context and challenges\, as well as to unpack climate responses and to share learnings on the different approaches to achieving Just Transitions across the continent. \nThese dialogues will focus on the role of business in stimulating enhanced climate ambition\, action\, and investment\, as well as unpacking the requirements for further socio-economic developments as part of the transitions to thriving\, resilient\, competitive economies and societies across Africa. \nWe invite you to this three-part series of events to engage and share learning between business and decision makers building on Africa Climate Week\, Climate Week New York\, and other key global moments as we head towards COP27.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/feedback-from-africa-climate-week-what-are-the-key-challenges-opportunities-and-debates-surrounding-climate-action-and-just-transitions-on-the-continent-and-their-relevance-for-business-in-africa/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220908T092244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091121Z
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SUMMARY:Green Finance Taxonomy Expansion Webinar Series: Panel Discussion on International Taxonomy Trends and Lessons for South Africa
DESCRIPTION:In April 2022\, the South African National Treasury launched the Green Finance Taxonomy (GFT) version 1 for South Africa\, which serves as a catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets\, projects and sectors as eligible to be defined as “green” or environmentally friendly. The Taxonomy also includes the listing of standards that define economic activities as green\, based on conformance to specific criteria. \nThe Taxonomy’s development has been overseen by a Taxonomy Working Group\, a multi-representative group drawing from national government\, financial sector regulators and the financial services sector. \nSince the launch of the GFT\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Carbon Trust have been undertaking a project overseen by the South African National Treasury to embed the GFT into the financial sector ecosystem. To this end\, Carbon Trust and NBI\, are hosting a webinar series covering topics such as international green finance trends and lessons as well as GFT and Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures. \nThe aim of the webinar series is to share insights from a diverse set of speakers and panellists on national sustainability and financial reporting also launch a set of knowledge products and tools on how to deepen GFT implementation and integration at a macro-scale. \nPanellists include: \n\nLouise Gardiner (Sustainable Banking Network Africa Coordinator\, IFC)\nEugene Wong (CEO\, Sustainable Finance Institute Asia)\nCarolina Descio (Senior Manager Green Finance\, Carbon Trust)
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-finance-taxonomy-expansion-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220728T114007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091112Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa Q&A Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions related to the Climate Finance Accelerator? \nPlease join the CFA SA team for a virtual Q&A Drop-in meeting on Thursday\, 4th of August between 10:00 – 13:00 on Zoom. \nFeel free to use this time to pose any questions you may have about the programme or application process. A member of the CFA SA team will be on hand to respond your queries. \nBackground on CFA South Africa  \nFunded by the United Kingdom Department of Business\, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, the CFA is a four-year technical assistance programme that works closely with eight emerging countries\, including South Africa; supporting countries to develop a sustainable pipeline of bankable\, low-carbon projects and identifying suitable financing options. \nThe main objective of the CFA South Africa programme is to improve the flow of climate finance in South Africa\, in order to support the implementation of South Africa’s enhanced climate goals or Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)\, thereby delivering emissions reductions and raising overall climate ambition.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-qa-drop-in/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220721T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220714T135058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T135058Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Pathways and Just Transition for South Africa Report Launch – Energy Sector
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)\, and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)\, have explored over the past two years\, pathways to achieve a net-zero economy within a fair share carbon budget\, and in the process lift people out of poverty\, inequality\, and unemployment. \nWe are now proud to announce the launch of our integrated energy report focused on the energy sector titled: “It All Hinges on Renewables – The Massive and Urgent Energy Transformation South Africa Needs To Get Right.” This is the first report in a series of reports that we will be releasing between now and the end of November 2022. \nFindings from the report highlights that South Africa’s Just Transition pathway to a competitive\, net-zero economy hinges on the country’s ability to unlock its globally advantaged\, high-potential wind and solar energy resources at scale and at an unprecedented pace. By developing an energy system anchored by renewables\, South Africa can contribute to solving its current energy crisis\, and improve the affordability\, availability\, and reliability of our power supply – all while enabling new green industries to build the foundation of a globally competitive economy that is resilient to the trade risk arising from a transition to net-zero. \nThe event will also be live streamed on the day to the NBI and BCG YouTube channels. Please see links below: \n\n\n\nNBI YouTube channel\nBCG YouTube channel
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-pathways-and-just-transition-for-south-africa-report-launch-energy-sector/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220719T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220629T125720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T075029Z
UID:13372-1658221200-1658228400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) Partners Platform
DESCRIPTION:The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) invites you to join our annual interactive virtual Partner’s Platform meeting on 19 July. \nUWASP is a recognised example of good water stewardship practice in South Africa\, serving as a coordination hub for collective action across the uMhlathuze region. UWASP’s approach is collaborative\, with all partners working to identify focus areas and implement projects across industry\, agriculture and communities. \nThe purpose of the Partners Platform is to engage with stakeholders within and outside the catchment on UWASP’s current activities\, obtain feedback on the work done to date\, and agree on our next phase of priorities. \nThis year’s Partner’s Platform will focus on: \n\nAn update on UWASP’s latest activities\nProgress in the development of the FlowTracker water monitoring app\, including its envisaged implementation\nA consultative discussion on UWASP priorities for the next 2 years
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership-uwasp-partners-platform/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220714T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220629T123811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091103Z
UID:13359-1657794600-1657798200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa 2022 Launch
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking investment and innovative technology are key enablers for South Africa’s transition to a net zero economy by 2050. We successfully launched the Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa in 2021 and we are pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 CFA South Africa programme. The main objective of the CFA South Africa programme is to improve the flow of climate finance in South Africa.  We received over 130 applications in 2021\, and worked directly with 13 innovative low carbon projects to engage with South African and international financiers. \nThe CFA is a four-year technical assistance programme operating in eight partner countries\, including South Africa\, supporting the development of a pipeline of a bankable\, low carbon projects and identifying suitable financing options. The global programme is funded by the United Kingdom Department of Business\, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, with NBI and GreenCape as the local delivery partners for South Africa. \nThe National Business Initiative\, GreenCape\, the British High Commission\, the United Kingdom Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Climate Finance Accelerator team invite you to attend the launch of the 2022 CFA South Africa programme on Thursday 14th July\, between 10:30 and 11:30. \nThe event will include a call for proposals\, detailing how project developers and entrepreneurs can participate in this second phase of CFA South Africa. Financiers and projects who participated in the first round of CFA South Africa will also present on their experience of the programme.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-2022-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220524T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20220518T123409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091050Z
UID:13283-1653382800-1653388200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI COP27 Roadshow Launch
DESCRIPTION:Calling South African Business to be part of the UN Climate Conference in Egypt\, as Africa takes centre stage at COP27 \nThe last UN Climate Conference\, COP26\, was highly successful for South Africa\, showcasing the country’s enhanced climate ambition\, enabled by collaborative action between government\, business\, and other key actors. South Africa’s enhanced climate ambition resulted in a historic deal between the United States\, United Kingdom\, Germany\, France\, and the European Union to offer US$8.5 billion in climate finance to support South Africa’s Just Transition. \nWith the foundation laid\, it is time to demonstrate even deeper climate action. This opportunity is presented by COP27. \nBuilding on the momentum achieved at COP26\, we invite you to join us at the upcoming South Africa Pavilion COP27 Roadshow event as we highlight the key focal areas for this year’s pavilion\, outline our programme of work for the Road to COP27\, and call on business to collaborate with us in the delivery of this key national platform. \nWhy is this important? \nClimate change is one of the biggest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s big economic opportunities. Climate threats are amplified on the African continent\, where impacts are further exacerbated due to high levels of social and economic vulnerability. The recent devastation caused by floods in KwaZulu-Natal\, closely preceded by Cyclone Idai\, emphasise the reality\, proximity and enormity of the climate crisis for South Africa\, and the continent more broadly. \nThe African climate response is a development and investment opportunity which must be realised to achieve a just transition to net zero\, as well as climate resilient economies and societies across the continent.     \nCOP27 will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt) in November 2022. This African COP is a pivotal moment for governments and business across the continent\, to showcase and position the range of climate investment prospects that exist in Africa and to amplify the value of collaborative action. COP27 also presents a moment to share insights into the requirements and enablers for implementation of both mitigation and adaptation measures\, and what is needed to ensure that the transition to a net zero and climate resilient economy by 2050 is just\, inclusive and addresses socio-economic needs. \nThe South Africa Pavilion is a prime opportunity for business and government to demonstrate climate leadership and action\, track progress against climate commitments\, share insight with an international audience and collaborate to tackle South Africa’s climate needs and opportunities. The Pavilion at COP27 will be hosted jointly by the South African government and business\, coordinated by the Department of Forestry\, Fisheries\, and the Environment (DFFE) and National Business Initiative (NBI). \nWe invite you to join us on 24 May at our COP27 Roadshow Launch\, to discover how you can be a part of this momentous occasion for the African continent.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-cop27-roadshow-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20211103T111126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T111126Z
UID:12607-1637658000-1637760600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:7th Annual Water Stewardship Conference - Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/7th-annual-water-stewardship-conference-online/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20211014T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091303Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition Pathways Report Launch: AFOLU Sector Decarbonisation and The Role of Gas for a Just Transition Reports
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the release of the next two report chapters from the Just Transition Pathways research project: \n\nThe AFOLU Sector Decarbonisation Pathway Report\nThe Role of Gas for a Just Transition Report\n\nThis project is a partnership between the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). These chapters form part of the broader series focussed on developing decarbonisation pathways for sectors of the South African economy. \nThe Agriculture\, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) chapter explores measures and impacts of the transition to a low-carbon\, climate resilient AFOLU sector\, while the Gas report focuses on understanding the role of gas in South Africa’s decarbonisation journey. \nLike many developing countries\, South Africa has the task of balancing the urgent need for a just economic transition and growth with ensuring environmental resources are sustainably used and consumed\, while also responding to the physical impacts of climate change. These sectors play a critical role in responding to these challenges. \nKey findings from each of these reports: \n\nThe South African AFOLU sector is at significant climate risk and requires the development of a climate resilient AFOLU sector. This will ensure food security\,  sustainable healthy diets for all South Africans and maintain the sector’s socio-economic contribution.\nIf affordably supplied\, gas can play a key transition role by enabling variability management in the power sector and substitute coal feedstock in industry and particularly in the synfuels sector.\n\nBackground: \nSouth Africa is extremely vulnerable to the physical risk of climate change and the transition risk presented by a rapid global trend to a zero-carbon future. There is a pressing need to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change globally. We also need to consider green industrialisation as an opportunity to address South Africa’s economic stagnation and to respond to the global economic crisis triggered by the devastating COVID-19 Pandemic. To enable our economic recovery\, ensure long term competitiveness and social resilience in the face of future climate and transition risk\, South Africa needs a Just Transition plan to avoid getting left behind. We therefore need to work toward a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. \nJoin the webinar on Tuesday\, 2 November 2021\, to learn more about the results and consider implications and opportunities for South Africa with our multistakeholder panel.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-transition-pathways-report-launch-afolu-sector-decarbonisation-and-the-role-of-gas-for-a-just-transition-reports/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211012T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20210917T154451Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition Pathways Project: Public release of the mining sector and the petrochemicals and chemicals sector decarbonisation reports
DESCRIPTION:The decarbonisation report chapters for both the mining as well as the petrochemicals and chemicals sectors are now ready to be shared! We are excited for you to join us as we release these findings as part of the broader NBI-BUSA-BCG Just Transition Pathways project for public consultation. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) launched the Just Transition Pathways research project in 2020 in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Together\, with a broad range of stakeholders\, including business\, government\, civil society and academia\, we sought to identify decarbonisation pathways for key sectors of the South African economy\, aligned with the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. This was done to show that it is indeed possible to decarbonise our economy and to ensure a Just Transition. \nA Just Transition is an opportunity for South Africa to manage both physical climate and transition risks\, effectively contributing to global climate response efforts and addressing our current socio-economic challenges. In the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic\, a Just Transition offers a way to foster an inclusive and equitable economic recovery and growth\, unlocking green investment opportunities and economic competitiveness for key sectors. This part of our Just Transitions project seeks to identify techno-economic decarbonisation pathways for key sectors of our economy and highlight what critical decisions and actions are necessary to enable a Just Transition for South Africa. \nThese report chapters summarise the results from the development of both the mining as well as petrochemicals and chemicals sector decarbonisation pathways towards net zero emissions by 2050. \nJoin the webinar on 12th October 2021 as we highlight what the possible decarbonisation pathways could look like for each of these sectors and consider their implications and opportunities for South Africa.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-transition-pathways-project-public-release-of-the-mining-sector-and-the-petrochemicals-and-chemicals-sector-decarbonisation-reports/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
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SUMMARY:The public release of the Power Sector Decarbonisation Report from the NBI Just Transition Pathways project - Our future is renewable
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the first in a series of report chapters on the decarbonisation pathways for the South African economy. Join us on 11th August 2021 as we release the findings of the NBI Just Transition Pathways project for the South African power sector as a draft chapter for public consultation. \nBackground: \nSouth Africa and her people are extremely vulnerable to the physical risk of climate change and our economy is vulnerable to the transition risk presented by a rapid global trend to a low-carbon future. This trend is driven by the dire need to cut greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change globally. We also need to consider green industrialisation as an opportunity to get us out of the global economic crisis triggered by the devastating COVID-19 Pandemic. To support our economic recovery and ensure long term competitiveness and social resilience in the face of future climate and transition risk\, South Africa needs a Just Transition plan or we will risk getting left behind. We therefore need to work toward a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. \nIt is also essential that the South African business community is able to contribute constructively to conversations around what a just transition looks like in South Africa.  Our future must be ecologically and economically sustainable and just to ensure no one is left behind. \nIn response to the above imperatives\, the NBI launched the Just Transition Pathways research project in 2020 in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Together with participation from a broad range of stakeholders from business\, government\, civil society\, and academia\, we sought to identify decarbonisation pathways for key sectors of the South African economy aligned with net zero emissions by 2050. This was done to show that it is indeed possible to decarbonise our economy and to ensure a just transition. \nThis report chapter summarises the results from the power sector study and charts the technical and socio-economic pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. Two key findings of this report are: \n\nBy leveraging its world class renewable energy sources\, South Africa can fully decarbonise its power sector\, while unlocking the opportunity to stimulate economic growth and job creation.\nThe transformation of South Africa’s power system can result in net-positive job creation\, if South Africa can successfully localise elements of the renewable energy value chain and effectively re-skill the workforce.\n\nJoin the webinar on 11 August 2021 to learn more about the results and consider implications and opportunities for South Africa with our multistakeholder panel.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-public-release-of-the-power-sector-decarbonisation-report-from-the-nbi-just-transition-pathways-project-our-future-is-renewable/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa Launch
DESCRIPTION:The year 2021 is pivotal in the race to tackle climate change\, and countries have a limited amount of time for action. Responding effectively to this global challenge involves a massive transformation in financial markets. The scale of financial and other resources needed to achieve this transformation is in the order of hundreds of billions of US dollars.   \nThis transformation must involve a country-driven shift toward policies and technologies that catalyse new investments and mainstream climate change into existing systems\, as articulated in countries’ climate commitments. South Africa requires a clear pathway to financing and implementing its climate targets as part of achieving a just transition for the country. \nA key barrier to climate action is the shortage of projects able to attract the finance and investment necessary for large-scale implementation. The financing available and the capacities to absorb such resources vary across different countries\, something which the National Business Initiative (NBI) and GreenCape have worked to address in South Africa over the past few years. \nNBI in partnership with GreenCape have recently been appointed as the delivery partners for the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) in South Africa. The CFA is a technical assistance programme funded by UK International Climate Finance\, globally led by PwC\, in collaboration with Ricardo. \nThe main objective of the CFA programme is to improve the flow of climate finance in South Africa which will support the implementation of South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)\, thereby delivering emissions reductions and raising overall climate ambition. \nThe CFA: \n\nOffers opportunities for project developers\, financiers and policy makers to work together to identify funding options to get capital flowing to low carbon projects\, with the aim of enabling the development of a pipeline of low carbon projects.\nWill help to turn potential investment opportunities into fully funded projects. It aims to unlock great ideas and transformative technologies by enabling projects that would otherwise remain on the drawing board to be financed.\nWill also contribute to embedding a permanent CFA process in South Africa which will create a sustainable model for leveraging private capital to help fund the NDC and reduce emissions.\n\nThe NBI\, GreenCape\, the British High Commission Pretoria\, the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the CFA team are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of CFA South Africa to provide targeted support for expanding South Africa’s pipeline of climate projects able to attract finance.   \nThe objectives of the launch event are threefold: \n\nDetail the scope of the CFA in South Africa\, the expected benefits\, and the opportunities for stakeholder engagement and involvement;\nProvide a high-level overview of the key findings from the climate finance landscape mapping\, including gaps in the climate finance supply chain; and\nDiscuss investment barriers and opportunities in relevant low carbon sectors in South Africa.\n\nPlease click here to register for this Zoom event.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210519T140000
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SUMMARY:Developing Decarbonisation Pathways for Industry to Inform a Just Transition in South Africa Aligned to Net Zero by 2050
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships between government and business are crucial to build solutions that meet global\, national\, sectoral and corporate-level climate change commitments. Global industry is critically appraising future options and transformation needs and an increasing number of corporations are proposing their own net zero targets and plans. \nThe NBI and IDDRI are working to support individual businesses and sectors in exploring what deep decarbonisation pathways could look like for heavy emitting industries and value chains in South Africa and globally. As part of our research and engagement\, we are facilitating a South Africa-EU dialogue on long-term industrial pathways in collaboration with business and policymakers. \nThis event is the first in a series of engagements that will form part of the South Africa-EU dialogue on just industrial transitions. The series aims to promote constructive discussions about decarbonisation pathways\, investment opportunities and policy-related enablers for effective transitions from a business perspective. \nThis first dialogue\, to be held on the 19th May\, will begin with a plenary session for the South African and EU policy and decision- makers to frame technical decarbinisation pathways for a Just Transition to a carbon neutral economy and the role industry and international cooperation are expected to play. \nKey speakers include: \n\nMs. Joanne Yawitch\, CEO NBI\nDr. Riina Kionka\, EU Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa\nMs. Nomfundo Tshabalala\, Director-General of the Department of Forestry\, Fisheries and Environment\nDr. Chrispian Olver\, Executive Director Presidential Climate Change Coordination Commission\nMr. Sébastien Treyer\,  Executive Director of IDDRI\n\nWe will then have the opportunity to unpack concrete challenges\, enablers across value chains and emerging opportunities for collaboration between South Africa and the EU\, specifically for steel. We will also  take a deep dive into understanding what examples of South African and European private sector-driven decarbonisation pathways look like for specific industries including chemicals (incl. petrochemicals) and cement as part of a Just Transition. \nEach sector-level breakout session will include the following: \n\nSector decarbonisation pathway in South Africa\nSector decarbonisation pathway in Europe\nSA & EU Business facilitated Q&A session on international value chains and trade\, technology development and cooperation and country-wide visions implication\nFacilitated discussion on bilateral collaboration opportunities\, identification  of opportunities for investment\, foster knowledge/ solution exchange and identify key enabling policy options\n\nThe NBI and IDDRI invite you to participate in this interactive session and knowledge sharing between South African and EU experts.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/developing-decarbonisation-pathways-for-industry-to-inform-a-just-transition-in-south-africa-aligned-to-net-zero-by-2050/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210512T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
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UID:11310-1620824400-1620828000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch
DESCRIPTION:Demonstrating government and business ambition and credibility\, as well as positioning South Africa as an attractive low-carbon investment destination \nClimate change is one of the biggest threats to our global economy and tackling it is also one of the world’s big economic opportunities. The 26th International Climate Change Conference (COP26)\, to be held in Glasgow\, UK  in November 2021\, will be a pivotal moment for governments and business across the globe to make ambitious commitments to tackle climate change and achieve a Just Transition. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified calls for a green recovery and building back better. \nIn order to achieve a green recovery and greater economic competitiveness in the future\, South Africa will have to develop not only robust net-zero plans but also position itself as preferred low-carbon and climate resilient investment destination in a manner that balances economic\, social and environmental priorities. \nSouth Africa’s key trade partners have already committed to deep carbon cuts. To access these new markets and capital\, South Africa needs to position itself as a credible market. Backed by an enhanced country level contribution to global climate efforts\, South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will enable South Africa to access trade and finance opportunities fundamental to transitioning our economy and maintaining its competitiveness. \nCOP26 is an opportunity for government and business to jointly develop and affirm South Africa’s long-term commitments towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and a climate resilient future\, underpinned by a Just Transition. South Africa’s transition is an opportunity to stimulate an economic recovery that is just: meaning that it reduces inequality\, maintains and strengthens social cohesion\, eradicates poverty\, ensures participation in a new economy for all\, and creates a socio-economic context which is resilient to the physical impacts of climate change. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Department of Forestry\, Fisheries\, and Environment (DFFE) take pleasure in inviting NBI members to attend this COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch that will highlight how the business community can support South Africa’s presence at COP26 and partner to deliver a successful Pavilion that will demonstrate and promote South Africa as a low-carbon and climate resilient trade investment destination.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cop26-south-african-pavilion-roadshow-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20210415T111453Z
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UID:11252-1619604000-1619611200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Enhancing NDC Ambition and the Importance of Private Sector Participation
DESCRIPTION:The latest science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that more urgent and rapid reductions in emissions are required by all countries. A failure to limit emissions to 1.5 degrees leaves us vulnerable to the impacts of severe climate change. Although some real progress has been made\, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has indicated that current individual level contributions are not adequate to prevent dangerous global warming this century. \nCalls are mounting for countries to enhance their climate ambition or Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Climate Agreement\, in the run up to 26th International Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow\, Scotland\, in November 2021. \nBold and fearless leadership will be essential in ensuring a successful ‘Just Transition’ to a net-zero economy. A ‘Just Transition’ incorporates socio-economic and historic considerations with the principles of equity and inclusiveness. Countries like Indonesia\, for example\, have been able to reduce fossil fuel subsidies allowing for larger portions of the fiscus to go towards their infrastructure and social development. \nThe South African Cabinet has released the country’s revised NDC for public comment. An ambitious NDC for South Africa is necessary for triggering the structural changes and building the trust required to achieve a ‘Just Transition’. In the eyes of the international community it demonstrates our commitment to making a fair share contribution to global climate response measures. Credibility based on an ambitious NDC will enhance our access to investment\, markets and climate finance. If this ambition is shared across geographies\, it will smooth the path for international cooperative approaches\, including between industries. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and IDDRI invite you to join us as we discuss perspectives on\, and approaches toward raising NDC globally and at national level in developing country contexts. We will hear from countries like Indonesia\, India\, Mexico and South Africa and talk about NDC ambition in relation to key elements relevant to developing country contexts such as jobs\, the ‘Just Transition’\, competitiveness and inclusive growth.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/enhancing-ndc-ambition-and-the-importance-of-private-sector-participation/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210422T120000
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UID:11113-1619083800-1619092800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:UWASP: Virtual Partners Platform Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2021 marks the 5th anniversary of the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)\, a collaboration that works to improve water security across the uMhlathuze region of KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa. \nThis 5 year milestone affords us the opportunity to reflect on our efforts to date\, share our current activities and progress\, and to discuss envisaged projects that could further enhance the region’s water security. \nIn particular\, this meeting will focus on: \n\nA reflection on UWASP’s efforts over the past 5 years;\nAn overview of UWASP’s current activities;\nAn input from Mhlathuze Water regarding their current projects and plans; and\nA consultation on the proposed online water balance tool envisaged for use in the catchment.\n\nWith the meeting being held virtually\, we invite stakeholders less familiar with the partnership to join us remotely in celebrating our 5th year and to learn more about the work of UWASP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/uwasp-virtual-partners-platform-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
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UID:11130-1618826400-1618831800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unpacking the Just Transition in developed and developing country contexts from the perspectives of business and labour
DESCRIPTION:In light of the global climate crisis\, and more recently\, due to the need to rebuild their economies following the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic\, forward thinking countries are taking the opportunity to transition towards low carbon development pathways. The European Union\, China and the United Kingdom\, to name a few\, have made public commitments to reduce their carbon emissions to net-zero. \nAs some of our major trading partners progress towards net-zero\, we need to set ourselves on a path towards sustainable\, equitable\, resilient\, and economy-wide transitions to ensure we remain globally competitive in the long-term as well as play our part in mitigating the worst impacts of climate change. \nThe ‘Just Transition’ process captures the need to achieve the global goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050\, and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees\, in a way that is fair and equitable and which leaves no one behind. \nJoin us for an exciting new event hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with The B Team as we unpack and compare interpretations and understandings of the ‘Just Transition’ in developed and developing country contexts. We will also explore how this may impact business conducted\, with speakers representing business and labour. \nAs part of this discussion we will explore the roles and responsibilities of labour and business and how these differ in developing and developed country contexts as well as issues of inequality and ownership. Overall\, we will seek to highlight shared and differing characteristics of the respective transitions. We will also be looking at examples of best practice by business in these different contexts and talking broadly about the extent to which country contexts influence the structure and nature of future investment opportunities. \nThis engagement aims to develop more nuanced understandings of the ‘Just Transition’ in developing country contexts when compared to that of a developed country. Through dialogue between developed and developing country stakeholders\, we hope to achieve and communicate these understandings to relevant stakeholders in the public\, private and civil society sectors to ultimately ensure greater success in its conception and implementation over time.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unpacking-the-just-transition-from-developed-and-developing-country-perspectives-with-orsted-and-exxaro-together-with-representatives-from-the-ituc-and-cosatu/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210329T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20210312T130403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081229Z
UID:11072-1617026400-1617033600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unlocking Corporate Procurement to Drive South Africa’s Renewable Electricity Transition Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\, The Climate Group\, CDP and supported by We Mean Business\, to accelerate corporate renewable electricity procurement in South Africa. \nA renewable electricity revolution is underway across the globe. This transition to renewable based electricity is a gamechanger for sustainable growth and global efforts to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement. \nCompanies in South Africa are the largest consumers of electricity and therefore play a critical role in unlocking the widespread systemic change needed to achieve a carbon-neutral future. To this end\, more than 50 companies with operations in South Africa have embarked on plans to procure 100% renewable power by 2050 or sooner\, through RE100\, led by the Climate Group and CDP\, or the WBCSD’s REscale initiative. \nTo unlock opportunities for corporate renewable procurement\, the NBI\, WBCSD\, The Climate Group\, CDP and We Mean Business coalition will be hosting a multi-stakeholder online workshop on the 29th of March 2021\, to discuss how businesses\, renewable electricity suppliers and municipalities can best realise the opportunities for corporate renewable electricity procurement in South Africa. \nThis Launch will kickstart a broader stream of work aiming to: \n\nUnlock opportunities for local companies committed to reaching net-zero emissions by facilitating discussions with renewable electricity suppliers\, local government\, and cities;\nBring together electricity buyers and producers to understand common challenges; and\nUnderstand how companies can accelerate the renewable electricity transition in South Africa.\n\nRE100 is a global initiative bringing together over 270 of the world’s most influential businesses driving the transition to 100% renewable electricity. WBCSD’s REscale members share the ambition to scale up renewable deployment beyond average growth to achieve 3.5 TW of capacity by 2025.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-corporate-procurement-to-drive-south-africas-renewable-electricity-transition-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210326T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20210315T130340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081224Z
UID:11068-1616756400-1616763600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Building climate leadership and action in the lead up to UN Climate Change Conference\, COP26 in Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:The British High Commissioner to South Africa\, Nigel Casey MVO\, Chief Executive Officer of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Joanne Yawitch and Charles Perry of the COP26 Climate Champions Team are hosting a discussion for NBI Member Companies\, on building climate ambition and private sector leadership in the lead up to COP26.  \nThe year 2021 is a pivotal moment in the race to tackle climate change. Countries only have a limited amount of time in which to act if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change. \nThe United Kingdom was the first major economy in the world to make a legally binding net zero commitment\, followed by the European Union in March 2020. The Chinese President\, Xi Jinping\, announced that China aimed to go carbon neutral by 2060. Since then\, Japan and South Korea have joined what the UN estimates is now a total of over 110 countries that have set a net zero target by 2050. Together\, these countries represent more than 65% of global emissions and more than 70% of the world economy. \nSouth Africa’s key trade partners are already signing up to deep carbon cuts. To access these new markets and capital\, South Africa needs to position itself as a credible market. In order to be credible South Africa needs to demonstrate similar levels of ambition and demonstrate what needs to be done (and what international support is needed)\, to get there. \nBusiness has a pivotal role to play in transforming economies to to achieve net zero by 2050. The South African business community will need to consolidate efforts across whole sectors and value chains to enable this goal. To enhance business credibility we need to make similarly bold commitments and back them up with clear action. \nThe NBI\, in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is leading work together with the South African business community to develop an ambitious\, fact-based\, and unified business view ahead of COP26 on what a ‘Just Transition’ could look like for South Africa. This work will support sectors and companies to develop long-term low-carbon pathways and identify ways to finance and implement them. \nThe COP26 Summit will bring parties together\, including business\, to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is a major opportunity to present South Africa’s long term plan and ambition and therefore position South Africa as a major investment destination.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/building-climate-leadership-and-action-in-the-lead-up-to-un-climate-change-conference-cop26-in-glasgow/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210317T153000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20210308T081536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T081536Z
UID:11027-1615995000-1615998600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Envisioning South Africa’s Just Transition and Climate Pathways - Realising opportunities for the Youth
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s economy is highly carbon and energy intensive and is also extremely vulnerable to both the transition and physical risks from climate change. We are also an acutely unequal society\, marked by gross levels of economic exclusion. South Africa must achieve a just and inclusive transition to realise economic opportunities and competitiveness\, to enhance social cohesion and to address intergenerational climate impacts and justice for country’s youth in generations to follow.  \nMeaningful engagement with South Africa’s youth\, who constitute almost a third of the population\, is crucial for ensuring that climate action is ambitious\, inclusive\, and timely. \nIn recognition of the key role that South Africa’s young people must play in order to achieve a just\, inclusive\, and economically competitive transition\, the NBI and SAIIA (South African Institute of International Affairs) are pleased to host a series of Business-Youth engagements on transition issues and climate pathways for key sectors in South Africa’s economy\, providing a platform for a strong youth voice in guiding this transition. \nAn initial closed roundtable session is proposed with the following objectives: \n\nTo present South African business voices on climate change mitigation advocacy and action\nTo hear and understand youth perspectives on climate change mitigation and their expectations from business\nTo understand how the youth envisions businesses of the future to look like in the context of an achieved Just Transition in South Africa\n\nThis roundtable discussion will take place online on Wednesday\, 17th March 2021\, from 15:00 to 16:30. \nKindly click here to RSVP for this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/envisioning-south-africas-just-transition-and-climate-pathways-realising-opportunities-for-the-youth/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20201116T134204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T134204Z
UID:10022-1606816800-1606822200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unlocking a Just Transition for South Africa - Opportunities for Green Jobs\, Industries and Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The South African economy is highly energy and carbon intensive and also extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The country is also an acutely unequal society\, marked by gross levels of unemployment and poverty. South Africa must achieve a Just Transition to avoid exacerbating inequality\, maintain social cohesion\, eradicate poverty and plan for the physical impacts of climate change.  \nThe Department of Environment\, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and the Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (former Economic Development Department)\, jointly commissioned Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) to undertake a National Employment Vulnerability Assessment (NEVA) to delve into the climate-change related impacts on businesses\, workers and communities in key value chains\, namely: \n\nThe coal value chain\nThe metals value chain\nPetroleum-based transport value chain\nAgriculture value chain\nTourism value chain\n\nComplementary to NEVA is the development of a set of Sector Job Resilience Plans (SJRPs) for the aforementioned value chains. The SJRP assess the opportunities for green jobs and industries; and climate resilience interventions to anchor and drive South Africa’s transition to a low carbon\, climate resilient and inclusive economy and society. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with  DEFF\, is pleased to invite you to attend an online interactive session\, as a critical next step to the development of  NEVA and SJRPs\, to identify viable and effective programmes that could be implemented from these SJRPs in order to contribute to a Just Transition for South Africa. Core to this session\, is a collaborative engagement on how business can best enable and realise the opportunities presented by a transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy and; to respond to the economic risks of climate change as a key stakeholder in South Africa’s climate response. The event will concentrate on SJRPs areas that can assist sectors and companies in key value chains to realise the green economy opportunities. \nBusiness leadership is key to a successful transition: one that is just and equitable\, driving economic growth and competitiveness with tangible social benefits. Business-led engagements with Government and civil society on transition issues for key sectors present a real opportunity for a strong business leadership voice in guiding this transition both in response to climate change and other global trends.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-a-just-transition-for-south-africa-opportunities-for-green-jobs-industries-and-climate-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201119T120500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201119T125500
DTSTAMP:20260526T180748
CREATED:20201105T114945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T075332Z
UID:9976-1605787500-1605790500@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Race to Zero Dialogues: Finance Day
DESCRIPTION:“Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries\, South Africa” \nWe are in a race. Unlike most races\, there is no one winner. In this race we all win\, or we all lose. Winning will mean a radical\, unprecedented level of collaboration from all corners of our world. \nThe High-Level Champions for Global Climate Action are convening the Race to Zero Dialogues\, in close collaboration with the Marrakech Partnership\, as a critical input to the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues to accelerate progress to meet the Paris Agreement. Race to Zero is a global campaign mobilizing leadership and support from businesses\, cities\, regions\, and investors for a healthy\, resilient\, zero-carbon future that creates decent jobs\, and unlocks inclusive and sustainable growth. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Race to Zero Coalition have the pleasure of inviting you to the upcoming NBI Race to Zero Dialogue: Finance Day event taking place on Thursday\, 19 November 2020. The NBI event\, entitled “Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries\, South Africa” will position private sector leadership and action as a critical element of achieving a just and inclusive climate transition.   \nJoin the CEOs of South Africa’s leading companies and senior Government officials in a thought-provoking discussion on how to address the complexity of developing country transition pathways and market-led opportunities as part of broader socio-economic transformation critical to ensuring long-term competitiveness and\, developmental pathways that are equitable and just. \nThe NBI event will focus on three key aspects of achieving a just climate transition: \n\nEmbracing green finance opportunities and private sector action to advance low-carbon climate resilient growth  to drive South Africa’s transition;\nReflecting on the optimal suite of policies to facilitate and enable the transition for South Africa through market mechanisms; and\nDriving green structural change through the transformation and alignment of the national sustainable transition roadmaps and low carbon climate resilient growth.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/race-to-zero-dialogues-finance-day/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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UID:9973-1605708000-1605713400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Alliance for Climate Action Countdown Event
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor of Johannesburg speaks about the need for partnerships and innovation for a net-zero economy for South Africa by 2050: A TEDxACASouthAfrica Countdown Event \nThe Alliance for Climate Action South Africa is participating in the global Countdown Initiative created by TEDx in partnership with Future Stewards. Countdown aims to mobilise millions around the world to meet the goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030\, and working towards climate resilient pathways\, mitigation strategies and adaptation opportunities in the race to a net zero-carbon world by 2050. Our event will highlight discussions and actions taking place in our developing country context as part of the global Countdown Initiative. \nThe content of this online engagement is as follows: \n\nThe Mayor of Johannesburg\, Councillor Makhubo\, will set the scene on the city’s specific developmental challenges and share its experiences as well as its climate response;\nA panel of city and business professionals will unpack the potential for South African partnerships and innovations in response to the climate crisis and to highlight ideas\, solutions and actions that could be taken by cities and companies who have made the commitment to a net zero economy for South Africa by 2050; and\nIn order to understand global best practice on smart\, resilient and climate neutral cities in the local context\, a thought-provoking Countdown video will be screened for discussion.\n\nWe invite you to join this online session to find out why climate action must be taken urgently by all sectors of society\, to hear what South African cities and businesses are doing to honour their climate commitments\, and\, most importantly\, to find out how your organisation can help build a better future for our country. \nTo learn more about the Countdown and the ACA please click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/alliance-for-climate-action-countdown-event/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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UID:9957-1605261600-1605272400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Gauteng Water Alliance 2020 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic\, adequate risk preparedness is critical for economic development\, including in the South African water sector. Based on growing urban water demand and delays in water augmentation\, the Gauteng province runs the risk of significant water restrictions in the near future\, including running out of water to meet demand. This risk could be disastrous for the country\, given the critical importance of Gauteng for the national economy. \nThe work of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, alongside its partners and members in the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership\, Western Cape Drought Task Force and recent Gauteng COVID-19 Water Response\, demonstrate that effective public-private sector collaboration does make a difference in risk mitigation and crisis aversion. \nPlease join us for the upcoming engagement of the Gauteng Water Alliance\, which will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding the current state and vulnerabilities of the Vaal System\nProviding an update on work undertaken within the Alliance to date\, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic\nOutlining the findings of research conducted on industry water risk mitigation in the Province\, as well as additional measures companies would like to implement\nProviding an overview of some of the financing options available for industrial water efficiency\n\nThis meeting of the Alliance will have an industrial and company focus.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gauteng-water-alliance-2020-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201111T160000
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SUMMARY:Consultation on the City of Johannesburg’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) with Business Stakeholders and the Alliance for Climate Action South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The City of Johannesburg has committed to a green economy transition as indicated in their growth and development strategy for 2040 and beyond. Outcome 2 in particular states that “The City plans to lead in the establishment of sustainable\, eco-efficient infrastructure solutions and to create a landscape that is liveable\, resilient\, sustainable and supports low carbon initiatives”. The City has made a net zero by 2050 commitment through the C40 Cities Network where it has reinforced its plan to show it will adapt and improve its resilience to climate hazards. With this commitment in place\, the City is in the process of developing their Climate Action Plan and with the support of the Alliance for Climate Action of which C40\, WWF and NBI are partners. \nDeveloping an ambitious CAP is a vital step for cities to respond to the climate crisis and engage with stakeholders in making informed decisions. It does this through enabling cities to identify and respond to socio-economic challenges while managing their climate risks such as GHG emissions and addressing their adaptation needs. \nThe City has engaged internally with other city stakeholders as well as stakeholders from civil society and is now ready to share their CAP priority actions with business for further feedback. Please join us for a workshop with the City of Joburg\, convened by the Alliance for Climate Action\, where the City will share the preliminary CAP with business stakeholders and start exploring opportunities for collaboration for implementation of the plan. The online workshop will take place on Wednesday 11 November 14:00 – 16:00 via MS Teams. This work is a collective initiative of the Alliance for Climate Action (C40\, NBI and WWF) to assist in connecting cities and businesses to find opportunities with CAP implementation. \nKindly click Accept should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/consultation-on-the-city-of-johannesburgs-climate-action-plan-cap-with-business-stakeholders-and-the-alliance-for-climate-action-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201103T103000
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UID:9927-1604399400-1604406600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa – Phase 2 Launch
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are hosting the Phase 2 Launch of Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa.   \nThis NBI-SANBI collaboration is designed to help identify areas of vulnerability\, areas where our companies are working on adaptation projects already and where\, through collaboration\, we can scale up these projects to enhance impact and to attract climate finance; providing an opportunity for the private sector to define the role that business can play in South Africa’s GCF projects. \nPhase 2 of this SANBI-NBI partnership aims to identify specific projects that can contribute towards a national pipeline of adaptation\, biodiversity and ecosystem-based adaptation actions to alleviate the acute shortage of adaption projects locally; and to attract up to US$50 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). \nPhase 1 convened business in a series of rich capacity building sessions covering the latest information on a range of biodiversity\, climate resilience\, adaptation finance and ecosystem-based adaptation topics. A recording of each of the four capacity building events is available on the NBI’s YouTube channel and can be accessed here. Phase 3 will shortlist to a few high promise projects with which we can approach the GCF.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-private-sector-involvement-in-the-green-climate-fund-projects-in-south-africa-phase-2-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201106T130000
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SUMMARY:6 Online Workshops in October/November 2020: Developing a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa
DESCRIPTION:“Stakeholder engagements to inform the development of a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa” \nUnder the leadership of National Treasury\, and with support from IFC (part of the World Bank Group)\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Carbon Trust are working to develop a national Green Finance Taxonomy. This is one of the key  recommendations of the Financing a Sustainable Economy draft technical paper\, recently published by National Treasury.  \nBuilding on complementary initiatives and expertise in the South African market\, the first national Taxonomy will be developed iteratively\, informed by a series of targeted and focused stakeholder engagements.   \nWe have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a user-group specific workshops to inform the development of a Green Finance Taxonomy.    \nThe objective of this consultation process is to collect your viewpoints and preferences as representatives of your respective organisations\, networks\, and communities of practice to inform the design\, priorities and development of a first version of a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa. \nDetails of the 6 workshops are as follows: \n\nWorkshop 1: (Monday\, 12 October 2020) will be focusing on Policy Makers and Government Agencies as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.\nWorkshop 2: (Friday\, 16 October 2020) will be focusing on Financial Market Practitioners as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.\nWorkshop 3: (Friday\, 6 November 2020) will be focusing on Companies and Project Developers as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event. \nWorkshop 4: (Monday\, 19 October 2020) will be focusing on the Land-Use\, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Sector as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.\nWorkshop 5: (Tuesday\, 13 October 2020) will be focusing on realising cooperation/collaboration opportunities with programmes and policy development activities with which this project could align. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.  \nWorkshop 6: (Wednesday\, 21 October 2020) will be focusing on Multilateral Development Institutions as a critical user group. Please note that we have changed the commencement time of this session to 13:30.     \n\nFor further information on the 6 workshops\, kindly contact: Reitumetse Molotsoane. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-workshop-developing-a-green-finance-taxonomy-for-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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