Increasingly, the green economy is taking prominence as the country moves to cleaner energy production. The economic development department edd is responsible for coordinating the development of the countrys new growth path and overseeing the work of key state entities engaged in economic development. An overview of green economy activity in south africa including. This is followed by a focus on green economy as a means or an end in itself. In the longer run, it is critical that the transition relies, as much as possible, on domestic manufacturing and triggers some exports. A political ecology of the green economy in the global south the primary objective is to investigate green governmentality greenmentality in ecotourism, carbon forestry and climatesmart agriculture and reactions from below in selected cases from east africa and india. With over 58 million people, it is the worlds 24thmost populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 kilometres 758,717 mi. The concept of the green economy provides a potential framework to address some of south africas major socioeconomic and environmental challenges by stimulating economic activity and employment through positive action on the environment, write leanne seeliger and ivan turok. Green economy policy landscape in south africa, a transition to a green economy is envisioned as an important means to respond to critical development challenges that the country is facing and will be facing in the near future. Sector research, development and evidence framework. For africa, these deficiencies are hindering a transition to sustainable development via a green economy framework. Green revolution arrives in africa bioscience oxford academic. Many of these challenges are intertwined ranging from high levels of unemployment, poverty and. Mapping the green economy landscape in south africa.
The south african approach is to ensure that green economy programmes are to be supported by practical and implementable action plan therefore importance of building on. Tmi dynamatics specialises in developing modelling and simulation solutions for the aerospace, transport and rail sectors. Rdp housing in south africa socioeconomic sustainability and quality management duration. Mapping academic literature on governing inclusive green growth. The vision of transitioning south africa towards a green economy has been declared at the highest. It currently ranks 32nd in the world president cyril ramaphosa, leader of the governing african national congress party, was. If current trends continue, the global per capita use of natural resources will increase by 70 per cent by 2050. The accord, one of the most comprehensive social pacts on green jobs in the world, builds a partnership to create 300 000 new jobs by 2020, in economic activities as diverse as energy generation, manufacturing of products that reduce carbon emissions, farming activities to provide feedstock for biofuels. Figure 7 map featuring the 28 municipalities participating in energy efficiency. The green economy in south africa dr ivor sarakinsky, wits school of governance introduction while the idea of a green economy ge goes back to the 1970s, where it had a singular environmental protection focus, it is only in the post 2008 global recession era that the concept has received detailed theorizing. A guide to the green economy regions, including africa, latin america, the asia.
In this line, several african countries, including rwanda. South africa is worldrenowned for its mining sector, with an abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves with an estimated worth of r20. The change in employment conditions that could be triggered by the greening of the economy is also analysed. Governance challenges for a green economy in africa. Pdf mapping the green economy landscape in south africa. As multiple visions for a green economy seek to become real, so are green economic initiatives in the global south multiplying. African centre for a green economy is at the forefront of driving the green and wellbeing economy in africa. Green economy initiatives exist and government resources have backed investments in a number of sectors, provinces and cities. Page 2017, green economy inventory for south africa. Green economy industry and trade analysis south africa page. The unep report towards a green economy defines a green economy as one that results in improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.
Green economy policy framework and employment opportunity a. These can offer integration into wealthgenerating markets as. Nov 17, 2014 this video takes a look at the green economy in south africa. Branching out for a green economy by sir david attenborough duration. Green economy and trade project launched in south africa. South africa has embraced the green economy as a means to achieve inclusive and equitable growth that leads to sustainable development, poverty eradication and green job creation. The centre works with multiple stakeholders at the grassroots and policy level, to develop tools and strategies for achieving the sdgs.
The economy of south africa is the second largest in africa, after nigeria. Green economy industry and trade analysis south africa. One of the most important elements of the new growth path is a green economy, and the potential the creation of a lowercarbon economy has as a job generator as well as a spur for industrial development. Inclusive green growth in south africa united nations economic.
Green economy activity in south africa general findings l green economy initiatives have sharply increased since 2010 l all key sectors in south africa s economy and all provinces are active in or associated with the green economy in some way l 60% of green economy initiatives are located in gauteng, western cape and kwazulu natal provinces. The implementation of south africas green economy strategy is significantly decentralised and includes all levels of government. The south africa green economy barometer 2018 provides a snapshot of the transition to a fair, green economy. Branching out for a green economy by sir david attenborough.
Towards an evidenceinformed and participatory approach ms mapula tshangela tshwaneunisa green economy research network 24 november 2015. The role to oversee green economy growth in south africa is a coresponsibility of the economic development department and department of trade and industry. About green economy department of environmental affairs. It forms part of the macaronesia ecoregion, along with the azores, canary islands, madeira, and. Nov 29, 2011 south africas green economy accord was launched at the cop17 talks in durban today. Governance challenges for a green economy in africa united. The african sustainable development map economic commission for africa initiatives for the sustainable development goals and agenda 2063 this brochure illustrates at a glance the support that the economic commission for africa eca is providing to its member states towards the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Green economy for gauteng 1 green economy for gauteng date. We promote the transition to economies that are low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. South africa is one of africa s most industrialised countries and has the continents second largest economy after nigeria.
As a regional manufacturing hub, it is the most industrialized and diversified economy on the continent. The summit was attended by a multisectoral stakeholder base. A guidebook to the green economy sustainable development. Africa s smallholder farmers finally joined the movement in 2006, when the bill and melinda gates foundation joined the rockefeller foundation to create the alliance for a green revolution in africa. Firstly the share of mining in gdp stood at 11% in 1994, but has steadily declined over an eighteen year period to its current 5% in 2012. Journal of public administration journal of public. National health insurance in south africa policy paper. Back in 2010 the department of environmental affairs convened a green economy strategy summit to gather insights on key focus areas for a green economy. Mapping the green economy landscape in south africa ii. Section 3 examines the current and potential employment of a green economy in south africa, considering possible sectoral tradeoffs and employment losses.
Since 1996, at the end of over twelve years of international sanctions, south africas gross domestic product almost. In short, the share of mining in national output has more than. Green agriculture initiatives in other countries with potential lessons for south africa 73. Paulis idea of the blue economy is a zero waste society by using all.
South africa has a comparative advantage in the production of agriculture, mining and manufacturing products relating to these sectors. President jacob zuma has committed south africa to slowing its growth in greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2020, and by 42% by. One of the youngest of the worlds major cities, johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold. South africa has notably assumed a leadership position in its region towards addressing environmental challenges and. Primary issues for agriculture and the green economy in various strategies, plans and programmes 32 table 3.
Road map on building a green economy for sustainable development in carriacou and petite. South africa, officially the republic of south africa rsa, is the southernmost country in africa. South africa, 29 january 2015 the united nations environment programme unep has launched a green economy and trade opportunities project getop in south africa to enhance development of the national organic agriculture sector and assess related export opportunities. South africa is showing all the signs of taking on the green growth challenge.
South africa has made significant progress in developing green economy strategies, with the hallmark adoption of the green economy accord in 2011. Green economy for gauteng 5 required by science target. South africa s vision for a lowcarbon, resource efficient and proemployment future has been integrated in a number of national policy instruments such as the national development plan 2030 and the green economy accord. Green economy accord economic development department. Steering towards a green economy is an introduction to green economy concepts, ideas and actions with particular relevance to south africa.
South africas transition to a green economy has largely been supported by imports. In 2011, following a social dialogue with labour groups, civil society and business, the ministry of economics developed a government wide green economy accord, an. For south africa, the transition to a green economy presents a mix. In the decades since apartheid ended in the early 1990s, its economy has more than tripled in size, but faltered in recent years.
The gap between where south africas emissions are going and where they need to go is large 0 mt co2eq, more than three times south africas annual. The green revolution that brought advances in crop genetics to asia and latin america completely bypassed the african continent. This video takes a look at the green economy in south africa. The next section of this article deliberates on climate change in green economy readiness discourses.
Southern africa, southernmost region of the african continent, comprising the countries of angola, botswana, lesotho, malawi, mozambique, namibia, south africa, swaziland, zambia, and zimbabwe. Summit outcome statement table of contents this report contains an account of discussions held at the green economy summit from 18 to 20 may 2010 at the sand ton convention centre, johannesburg, south africa. It was prepared as an input into an economies of regions learning network knowledge sharing event. The accord, one of the most comprehensive social pacts on green jobs in the world, builds a partnership to create 300 000 new jobs by 2020, in economic activities as diverse as energy generation, manufacturing of products that reduce carbon emissions, farming activities to provide feedstock for. South africa views green economy as a sustainable development path based on addressing the interdependence between economic growth, social protection and natural ecosystem. Southern africa history, countries, map, population. In south africa, agriculture currently employs 709 12000 people.
South africas green economy transition green growth knowledge. The south african government recognised the possibilities with the new growth path launched in 2010. South africas green economy accord was launched at the cop17 talks in durban today. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of page and can in no way be taken to. It identified the green economy as one of five major employment drivers. Mapping the green economy landscape in south africa green fund. In six years the green economy in western cape province has grown exponentially across the renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste, water and sustainable agriculture sectors. South africas statement to the second preparatory meeting of the united nations conference on sustainable development uncsd rio 20 green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication 07 march 2011 new york thank you cochair south africa associates fully with the statement made by argentina on behalf of the. South africa is an uppermiddleincome economy one of only eight such countries in africa.
Review article agricultural green economy in south africa page 2 of 8 both smallholder and commercial agriculture could contribute to a green economy and contribute to employment and poverty reduction. Pdf this chapter maps the green economy landscape in south africa where many such policyinterventions have emerged. Jan 29, 2015 green economy and trade project launched in south africa south africa, 29 january 2015 the united nations environment programme unep has launched a green economy and trade opportunities project getop in south africa to enhance development of the national organic agriculture sector and assess related export opportunities. In short, the share of mining in national output has more than halved in the postapartheid period. Emerging elements of a national green economy plan 7. Promoting family life and strengthening families in south africa. The economic development department edd is responsible for coordinating the development of the countrys new growth path and overseeing the work of key state entities engaged in. It is drawn from evidence of policy progress as well as the insights of civil society organisations who are tracking the transition on the ground. Disclaimer this publication has been produced with the support of page funding partners. May 26, 2015 rdp housing in south africa socioeconomic sustainability and quality management duration. Sample of current south african agricultural initiatives aligned to some of the principles of a green economy 68 table 4.
Green economy inventory for south africa partnership for action on. South africa has developed important policy frameworks and strategies that seek to address climate change and ensure a coordinated, consistent government policy response. Mapping the green economy landscape in south africa final. A propoor strategy for the emerging green economy is addressed through a case study of marubini multipurpose. Information on the origin and meaning of a green economy, and how a green economy can be implemented in south africa, is described. We welcome any opportunities for potential partnerships and collaborations. The island nation of madagascar is excluded because of its distinct language and cultural heritage. Local dynamics in south africa indeed play a driving force in developing green industrial and trade capacity. Our vision is for south africa to be the green economy hub of africa. The african sustainable development map united nations. Journal of public administration journal of public administration and that city development policies should cushion food insecurity at local levels. The idea of green growth can constructively connect these themes by stimulating economic activity and employment through positive action on the environment.
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