Through its Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, the Western Cape Government has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University. This agreement aims to facilitate a just transition to a resilient society and a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Minister Bredell commented, ‘Climate change modelling shows that annual temperatures are rising, and the number of colder days will decrease. Droughts, floods and heat waves will become more regular, and these trends highlight the need for a coordinated response from the government, tertiary institutions, the private sector and the whole of society to mitigate the impact of climate change.’
Minister Bredell highlighted that the MOA will provide an enabling platform to pursue local and international research and capacity-building opportunities to build the climate change knowledge base in the Western Cape.