Theme 1:
Climate science in context
Objective:
To discuss the basics of climate mitigation and adaptation as relevant for the African, South African and local government context
Theme 2:
International climate change legal regime
Objective:
To familiarise participants with the multi-layered climate change law regime and domestic law¿s position therein.
Theme 3:
South African climate change policy, governance, law and regulation.
Objective:
To introduce participants to the objectives, design and key provisions of South African climate change law as relevant for local government.
Theme 4:
Climate Change Act and municipal government action
Objective:
To explain in detail the relevant objectives and sections of the CCA as relevant for local government
Theme 5:
Lessons from foreign climate litigation involving cities / municipalities
Objective:
To showcase recent developments in court rooms across the world involving cities and climate change.