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South Africa
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
South Africa - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Adaptation
|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2020-2030
Relevant Context
Developing country that is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
Not specified, but the approach to the current NDC is based on national climate policy (NCCRP) and the national development plan (NDP), and will be given effect through energy, industrial and other plans and legislation.
Summary of Gender Reference
South Africa is developing a National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Plan to be integrated into all relevant sector plans, and upon which its UNFCCC National Adaptation Plan (NAP) will be based. This plan is informed by an assessment of sectoral,
South Africa - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2021 to 2030
Relevant Context
Developing country especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
Process for Developing NDC
The process for developing this NDC included stakeholder participation through in-person and virtual consultations, during the COVID-19 pandemic. These were informed by the “updated South African NDC launched at the National Climate Change Committee
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The document mentions that South Africa utilizes a National Adaptation Communication, which serves as a component of its NDC.
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender is mentioned several times in South Africa’s NDC. The process of developing the NDC included stakeholder consultations, which were conducted in an accessible and gender-responsive manner. Moreover, South Africa calls for financial and technic
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