A handbook developed by GIZ and UNEP to assist South African municipalities on

This report documents the results of a study to determine how many municipalities have incorporated sustainable energy and climate change elements and themes into their planning (Roberts and Mahlangu, 2018).

Tshwane Climate Response Strategy 2017 This strategy was drafted preceding the selection of Tshwane as part of the C40 Climate Action Planning programme; hence it was published in recognition of stakeholder consultation to date, but will be reviewed in order to align with the C40 Climate Action Planning Framework. (Tshwane, 2018)

The intention of the strategy is to provide a sound statistical basis from which to design a strategy that talks to the municipality’s commitment, as expressed in its mission statement, to innovation and sustainable development (including carbon emissions reduction and economic development) and its energy vision of reliable, safe and affordable energy services for all (SEA, 2016).

This document builds upon the following reports: Tshwane State of Energy Report and Tshwane Energy Futures Report. Based on these reports, this document proposes a detailed strategy to address the challenges and constraints faced by the City (SEA, 2016).

Energy and emissions future scenarios were modelled for urban South Africa, based on energy data from 27 of the most highly urbanised municipalities in the country. The scenario modelling highlighted the largest emissions sources and energy-consuming sectors, and identified the mitigation measures that would have the most impact with regards to reducing energy consumption and emissions production. (SEA, 2016)

The City has made institutional and strategy changes to address vulnerability to threats like poor energy security and climate change impacts, and to reduce its high carbon footprint. Energy2040 informs the sustainable energy action plan into the future (City of Cape Town, 2015).