South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the keynote address at the opening of the National Treasury Climate Resilience Symposium 2024 on Monday, July 15.
The event will take place at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre in Pretoria.
The three-day symposium, themed “Moving the needle on climate change and just transition: the role of the National Treasury,” aims to address critical aspects of climate policy and governance. Key objectives include integrating climate goals into macro-fiscal and finance policy, and improving government coordination by mainstreaming climate change considerations into the intergovernmental fiscal system.
This high-profile event is expected to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government ministers, deputy ministers, senior officials, academics, private sector representatives, and climate experts. The gathering underscores South Africa’s commitment to addressing climate change and promoting a just transition to a low-carbon economy.
The symposium highlights the increasing role of national treasuries in climate action, reflecting a growing recognition that financial policy and climate policy are deeply interconnected.
By focusing on the National Treasury’s role, the event signals a shift towards more integrated approaches to climate resilience and economic planning.
Media representatives are invited to attend the open session, with registration beginning at 7:30 AM on the day of the event. However, media access will be limited to the opening session only.
This symposium comes at a crucial time as countries worldwide grapple with the economic implications of climate change and the transition to sustainable practices.
The outcomes of this event could potentially shape South Africa’s approach to climate finance and policy integration in the coming years.
