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‘Gaps between SA’s energy and climate policies must be closed’

Presidential commission head Crispian Olver says a greater sense of urgency is needed on meeting carbon emission targets

04 August 2024 - 00:00 By CHRIS BARRON

Crispian Olver, executive director of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), says putting climate mitigation and energy in the same ministry may be the way to deal with “policy discords” that are hampering efforts to meet carbon emission targets...

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