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This technical report analyses and proposes strategies for South Africa's transition to a just and sustainable green economy.

This report focuses on efforts by Statistics South Africa and other institutions to develop priority natural capital accounts and effective statistical systems and institutional mechanisms to inform South Africa’s sustainable development policy objectives.

Climate change is already a measurable reality and along with other developing countries, South Africa is especially vulnerable to its impacts. South Africa National Climate Change Response: White paper presents the South African Government’s vision for an effective climate change response and the long-term, just transition to a climate-resilient and...

This Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) is Government’s strategic plan for the 2014-2019 electoral term. It reflects the commitments made in the election manifesto of the governing party, including the commitment to implement the National Development Plan (NDP). The MTSF sets out the actions Government will take and targets to...

In 2008, Cabinet approved the South Africa National Framework for Sustainable Development (NFSD). The approval signalled a new wave of thinking aimed at promoting the effective stewardship of South Africa’s natural, social and economic resources. This National Strategy for Sustainable Development and Action Plan (2011-2014) – also referred to as NSSD 1 – was approved...