Parliamentarians sensitised on climate risks
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“Our region faces unique and pressing climate challenges, making it crucial for us to stay informed and be proactive in action,” environment minister Pohamba Shifeta said at the opening of the three-day Southern Africa Parliamentarian Regional Meeting on Strengthening Capacity of National Parliaments on Oversights in Climate Action Accountability and Reporting.
Speaking at the meeting in Windhoek, the minister underlined that the SADC region witnesses the negative impacts of climate change daily.
“This gathering aims to update us on the legislative frameworks in place across our nations, share experiences on the tools we use for oversight and track the progress on climate policy implementation.”
He added: “We are entrusted with the responsibility to not only understand the complexities of climate risks but also to guide our respective governments in making informed and effective policy decisions. Thus, the role of parliament in scrutinising and guiding these efforts cannot be overstated.”
- ELLANIE SMIT
Speaking at the meeting in Windhoek, the minister underlined that the SADC region witnesses the negative impacts of climate change daily.
“This gathering aims to update us on the legislative frameworks in place across our nations, share experiences on the tools we use for oversight and track the progress on climate policy implementation.”
He added: “We are entrusted with the responsibility to not only understand the complexities of climate risks but also to guide our respective governments in making informed and effective policy decisions. Thus, the role of parliament in scrutinising and guiding these efforts cannot be overstated.”
- ELLANIE SMIT
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