South Africa

The first NDC submission of South Africa contributes highly, among others, to SDG 7 'Affordable and Clean Energy' (29%) and SDG 11 'Sustainable Cities and Communities' (11%). For SDG 7 contributions relate to Target '7.2 Increase share of renewable energy' (80%) and Target '7.3 Double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency' (20%). Here, some of the main climate actions are related to 'Solar energy' (17%) and 'Energy efficiency' (17%). For SDG 11 contributions relate to Target '11.2 Accessible and sustainable transport systems' (67%) and Target '11.6 Reduce environmental impact of cities (air quality, waste)' (33%). Here, climate actions are related to 'Use of electric vehicles' (60%) and 'Air quality improvement' (40%).

The updated NDC submission of South Africa contributes the most to SDG 13 'Climate Action' (40%) and SDG 17 'Partnerships for the Goals' (20%). For SDG 13 the highest contributions relate to Target '13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related and natural disasters' (48%) and Target '13.2 Integrate climate measures in national policy making' (30%). Here, some of the main climate actions are related to 'Strengthened institutional capacity for adaptation' (26%) and 'Adaptive capacity enhancement' (21%). For SDG 17 the highest contributions relate to Target '17.2 Developed countries to fulfill ODA commitments' (21%) and Target '17.3 Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources' (21%). Here, the main climate actions are related to 'Financial resource mobilization' (25%) and '(Need for) additional financial resources' (25%).