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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Support for climate adaptation initiatives in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Government is advancing several climate resilience programs such as the Western Cape Municipal Energy Resilience Initiative, SmartAgri Plan, and Ecological Infrastructure Investment Framework, which are open to local municipalities, farmers, and environmental partners for collaboration and implementation.
The document's recorded date is 18 November 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/western-cape-government-joins-call-action-drought-wildfire-and-extreme-heat-voiced-cop29
Closing Date
18 November 2024
The Western Cape Government is already implementing several programs to build climate resilience. These include the Western Cape Municipal Energy Resilience Initiative, which is helping municipalities transition to renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. The SmartAgri Plan is assisting farmers in adapting to the changing climate and becoming more water-efficient. The Ecological Infrastructure Investment Framework, which is aimed at protecting and restoring the province’s natural ecosystems, plays a vital role in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Climate resilience collaboration through MCAP
The Western Cape Government is inviting participation in multi-hazard climate adaptation projects through the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP), which brings together regional governments to collaborate on resilience-building, science, and capacity development across borders.
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Through MCAP, we are committed to designing and implementing multi-hazard projects for resilience and climate adaptation through intensive collaboration and capacity building, and support and enable science and research that will yield global results for all regions,
Participation in the Drought Working Group of MCAP
The Western Cape Government, as Chair of the Drought Working Group within MCAP, invites other participating regions to join collaborative efforts focused on drought mitigation, water security, and climate-resilient agriculture.
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The Western Cape is proud to be the Chair for the Drought working group of MCAP and member of the other two working groups, Fire and Extreme heat,
