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African Climate Alliance Podcast

How Are South African Politicians Planning to Take Climate Action?

24 May 2024

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In today’s episode, we are exploring the importance of voting as one way to take a stand for justice and change. With South African elections around the corner, many are wondering who to vote for. So, in this episode, we are asking the question: How Are South African Politicians Planning to Take Climate Action?It is essential that we cast our votes with knowledge of who it is we are voting for and what it is they stand for. To help you work through the pre-election confusion, this bonus episode unpacks the manifestos of a few prominent political parties in South Africa – with a focus on climate change, energy justice, and plans for a just South Africa.We will be drawing on the recording of a recent political manifesto debate, facilitated by Asanda Ngoasheng, held in Cape Town on 8 May 2024, where three prominent political parties – the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, and Rise Mzansi – unpacked their political manifestos on points of climate and socio-environmental issues. We also draw on manifesto research conducted by Project 90 by 2030, which summarised the manifesto stances on these same issues. The episode aims to provide some form of political literacy and to encourage political participation for an inclusive society, especially among the youth.This episode is brought to you in partnership with The Green Connection and Project 90 by 2030.

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