Strengthening citizen participation in climate and green economy governance in South Africa: a guide for the Legislative Sector
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2026-04
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Abstract
This guide sets out a practical approach to strengthening citizen participation in
climate and green economy governance across South Africa’s legislatures,
encompassing the National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces, and all
nine provincial legislatures. Commissioned by the Westminster Foundation for
Democracy, it follows the promulgation of the Climate Change Act 22 of 2024,
which establishes statutory obligations for parliamentary oversight of climate
governance and requires public involvement in line with South Africa’s
constitutional prescripts.
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Climate change mitigation, Government policy, Law and legislation, South Africa, Parliament