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Climate Change Act signed into law but not operative

Over six years in the making, the President signed the Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 into law on 23 July 2024 

25 Jul 2024 1 min read Environmental Law Alert Article

At a glance

  • The President signed the Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 into law on 23 July 2024. However, it has yet to come into operation and will commence on a date to be proclaimed by the President.

However, the Act has yet to come into operation and will commence on a date to be proclaimed by the President in the Government Gazette.

Look out for future alerts as we unpack the potential impacts of the Act on specific sectors.

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