Climate Change: Mapping the Journey to Carbon Net Zero in South Africa
As the global action to combat climate change is prompting a wave world commitment to Net zero the US and other countries are targeting 2050 with countries like China and India decades later. However, South Africa is one of the countries that is taking strides to accelerate a carbon free world.
This story was produced with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network. It was first published in News Central on 14 February 2023. It has been slightly edited for length and clarity.
Banner Image: South Africa is experiencing set-backs on its journey to net zero including lack of funds and resources to build new plants/Credit: Jacques Nel via Unsplash.
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