Western Cape Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan

In response to the current and future challenges facing South Africa in general and the Western Cape in particular, OneWorld was commissioned to conduct a study on the impacts of climate change on the province, and to conduct a feasibility assessment on a range of adaptations to climate change in the region. Adaptations were assessed on their costs, benefits, impact, and a strategic set of actions was identified for each one.

The project required extensive stakeholder engagement and management, up-skilling of government officials and other stakeholders in climate change awareness and response options and the application of climate models and scenarios, coupled with strategic and socio-economic analysis.

The strategy was designed to minimise negative effects of climate variability and change, and to capitalise on potentially beneficial opportunities that may arise as a result.

PUBLICATION

 A Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for the Western Cape, South Africa. Responding to the challenge of climate change and sustainable development in the Western Cape: Summary