Climate Resilient Development Strategy Framework and Action Plan for Nelson Mandela Bay

24 Apr 2025

This report explores the development of the Climate Resilient Development Strategy (CRDSF) Framework for Nelson Mandela Bay, which was guided by an open, inclusive process in which stakeholder input played a central role. By integrating their insights and experiences, the strategy not only gained strength and relevance but also advanced a key pillar of the CRDSF: fostering civic pride. This report chronicles the journey of engagement, from the initial visioning process, through to workshops and to the community meetings that grounded the strategy in local realities. It captures the essence of those engagements, highlighting how stakeholder input was woven into every phase of the process, ensuring the final strategy reflects the metro’s shared vision for a resilient future.