This, concluded a public nomination process launched in August under the Climate Change Act.
The Presidency said the appointments reflect a broad cross-section of SA society, with representation drawn from business, labour, civil society, traditional leadership, youth formations and the SA Local Government Association. The commission is intended to play a central advisory role as the country implements its climate change response framework.
The nominations process was conducted in line with Section 10(4)(a) of the Climate Change Act, which requires public participation in the establishment of the commission. Nominations were invited from across the country, assessed against legislative criteria and subjected to due consideration before final appointments were made.
The Climate Change Commission is expected to advise government on policy coherence, just transition pathways and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic development and social protection. It will also provide guidance on adaptation strategies to address the growing impacts of climate-related shocks, including droughts, floods and extreme weather events that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.
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