| SA has punched above its economic weight in influencing climate change discussions internationally, and still has a critical leadership role to play. Given the country’s open economy, vulnerability to physical climate risk, global changes in trade and policy, concentration of energy intensive export commodities, its weak balance sheet and need for international support, it is critical that we maintain that leadership position. Business Day, Joanne Yawitch & Lucas Chaumontet, 6 June 2022. |
