CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
Cities are playing a vital role in the global response to climate change by curbing their greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of a changing climate. Local governments are central to these efforts. Climate action plans are comprehensive roadmaps translating cities’ efforts into specific activities in order to achieve sustainable and low greenhouse gas emissions development. This includes climate adaptation actions and ensuring access to clean, secure and affordable energy.
Climate Action Planning


Cities are playing a vital role in the global response to climate change by curbing their greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of a changing climate. Local governments are central to these efforts. Climate action plans are comprehensive roadmaps translating cities’ efforts into specific activities in order to achieve sustainable and low greenhouse gas emissions development. This includes climate adaptation actions and ensuring access to clean, secure and affordable energy.
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George RE Policy Framework
Presentation done by George Local Municipality on their Renewable Energy Policy Framework.
695KBDownloadEkurhuleni IPP Power Procurement Programme
Presentation done by the City of Ekurhuleni on their IPP Power Procurement Programme, and the lessons that they have learnt along the way.
852KBDownloadCity of Cape Town Communication Campaigns
A presentation done by the City of Cape Town on their Climate Change and SSEG Registration Communication Campaigns.
4MBDownload#Tshwane Ya Tima Presentation
The presentation done by the City of Tshwane on their #Tshwane Ya Tima Campaign which focused on improving electricity revenue collection.
544KBDownloadTechnical Handbook: Issuing Municipal Sustainable Bonds in South Africa
A handbook developed by GIZ and UNEP to assist South African municipalities on how to issue green bonds and obtain capital for climate projects. The handbook aims to provide decision-making
3 MBDownloadCape Town State of Energy and Carbon 2021
The City of Cape Towns State of Energy and Carbon 2021 report. The report outlines key energy and carbon trends and how the City is responding to impossible-seeming trade-offs.
8 MBDownloadTomorrow Cities
This thought-provoking video describes the state of South Africa’s cities including energy, transport and housing, and the impacts of climate change (SEA and SEED 2010).
42mbDownloadThe review of the public-private partnership (PPP) uptake by South African municipalities
This report reviews municipal PPPs and identifies challenges inhibiting its uptake in South Africa.
2 MBDownloadLocal electricity emissions factor calculator
This tool allows a municipality to calculate a local electricity emissions factor, based on sources of electricity, including Eskom (including Eskom power plants and electricity bought by Eskom from IPPs
206 KBDownloadThe Local Government Climate Change Support Programme in South Africa
This case study aims to capture the practical experiences of the support programme and uncover some key lessons for future initiatives with the aim to strengthen local climate action and
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