Webinar on SA’s Climate Strategy: Carbon Budgets, Fair Shares, and Sequestration Uncertainty
Event Details
Date and Time: 04 Dec 2024 12:00pm
Category: Colloquiums and Dialogues
Join the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for an insightful webinar exploring South Africa’s climate strategy and its alignment with global climate goals. This event will examine critical topics shaping the country's climate policy, including carbon budgets, fair shares, and the challenges of sequestration uncertainty.
Key Highlights:
- Global Carbon Budgets and Uncertainty: Learn about the science and challenges in calculating global carbon budgets, with insights from Prof. Pedro Monteiro.
- Fair Shares of Global Carbon Budgets: Explore equity and ambition in the climate discourse, drawing lessons from Europe's experience, with Prof. Joeri Rogelj.
- South Africa’s Terrestrial Sequestration Budgets: Understand the role of terrestrial sequestration and the uncertainties involved, presented by Prof. Sally Archibald and Mr. Mthokozisi Moyo.
- Carbon Dioxide Removal and Capture Technologies: Discover advancements in carbon removal and capture technologies, featuring Dr. Matt Kirley, Mr. Kyle Clark-Sutton, Dr. Mohammed Aminu, and Mr. Toby Lockwood.
Moderated by Commissioner Brian Mantlana, the session will provide an opportunity for engagement with leading experts, fostering a robust dialogue on the technical and policy dimensions of South Africa’s climate commitments.