South Africa's Elections and the Impact of Climate Change
In the lead-up to South Africa's 2009 elections, several political parties have put forth ambitious plans to address climate change and promote the use of renewable energy.
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) sees South Africa as a potential leader in solar thermal and solar photovoltaic, with a focus on sustainability and ending the energy monopoly of Eskom. The party also calls for studies on the radiation exposure from the Koeberg nuclear power plant and the disposal of nuclear waste.
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) identifies climate change, water scarcity, and energy as the three greatest crises facing the world. The UDM further links poverty in South Africa with environmental destruction, stating that high levels of poverty are a result of such destruction.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) focuses on carbon dioxide assimilation and setting clear targets for improving energy efficiency. The party aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 15% by 2020 and has climate change adaptation strategies that focus on water, extreme weather events, education, and agriculture.
The DA's strategies for adapting to climate change also include a focus on water, extreme weather events, education, and agriculture.
The Congress of the People (COPE) wants to use the "Expanded Public Works Programme" to create a clean and green environment. However, their election manifesto touches on climate change but lacks substantial details.
While the specific small party that took a clearly pronounced position on climate change and the use of renewable energy in the 2009 elections was not explicitly named in the provided search results, it is known contextually that smaller progressive parties, such as the Green Party founded around that time, typically advocate strongly for renewable energy and climate action.
Jochen Luckscheiter, an employee of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in South Africa, Cape Town, is one of the voices advocating for a greener future.
For more information on the South African election, please refer to the English dossier: South African Elections 2009.
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