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Africa: A Hot and Troubled World of Work - How South Africa's Bold New Climate Act and Labour Law Can Align to Drive a Just Transition

Increased average temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting vulnerable communities in South Africa, impacting health and productivity.
South Africa aims for net zero emissions by 2050, as part of its commitment under the Climate Change Act.
The Climate Change Act defines a just transition as a shift towards a low-carbon economy that promotes decent work and social inclusion.
The National Economic Development and Labour Council is working to integrate labour and environmental justice principles in the just transition.

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Project Syndicate

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How to Make Carbon Pricing Work for Africa | by Rim Berahab & Otaviano Canuto - Project Syndicate

As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, African countries have an opportunity to advocate for equitable carbon-pricing mechanisms that align climate action with sustainable development. While cutting emissions is important, so, too, is ensuring fairness and equity for the communities most vulnerable to climate change.

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Africa: A Hot and Troubled World of Work - How South Africa's Bold New Climate Act and Labour Law Can Align to Drive a Just Transition

Analysis - Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This is intensifying challenges in the world of work.

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A hot and troubled world of work: how South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This is intensifying challenges in the world of work. Working on a warmer planet increases health and safety risks and affects workers’ well-being and productivity. These risks are a challenge for employment, labour standards, and the creation of…

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A hot and troubled world of work: How South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Image source: Emiliano Arano from [[https://www.pexels.com Pexels]]Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This is intensifying challenges in the world of work. Read more... | Send to a friend

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A hot and troubled world of work

Author: Debbie Collier, Professor of Law and Director of the Centre for Transformative Regulation of Work, University of the Western Cape. Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This is intensifying challenges in the world of work.Working on a warmer planet increases heal…

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