Climate change, development and energy problems in South Africa: another world is possible

This report explores climate change impacts on South Africa and the South African government’s response to climate change. In particular, it is concerned with understanding government’s focus in terms of various imperatives - pro-growth, proeconomic development and pro-jobs – and pro-poor policies or actions.

The report outlines the impacts that can be expected of climate change to both natural environments and human populations. It charts the broader general trends: South Africa will become hotter and drier over the interior, agricultural productivity and production patterns will change, and it will see species loss in many areas, including large protected areas such as the Kruger National Park.