Conference on Climate Adaptation for South African Industries

The Climate Change Adaptation for SA Industries Conference is hosted under the South African Industry Adaptation (SAIA) project. Titled: 'Climate adaptation as a catalyst for innovation and growth', the conference will explore climate adaptation strategies and their role in enhancing the resilience of industry in the transition to a green economy, showcase current initiatives and explore future opportunities.

The SAIA project is implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) and the Technology Innovation Agency. The project is funded by the Government of Flanders.

South Africa’s economy is increasingly threatened by climate change impacts resulting in scarcity of important natural resources.

To respond to these challenges, industries need to increase their efforts to remain competitive, save scarce natural resources, protect the environment and be prepared for the future.

As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable economy, there is a clear window of opportunity for industries to make critical water and energy services more climate-resilient.

The Industry Climate Change Adaptation Project supports industries in addressing the barriers that are currently hampering an accelerated adoption of measures and technologies, and assist in the development of desirable pathways and more sustainable practices to transition to climate-resilient operations.

The project is implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). It is funded by the Government of Flanders.

By embracing green technologies and sustainable practices, industries can enhance their competitiveness in both local and international markets, reduce their environmental footprint and create green jobs.

The project focuses on the water-energy nexus in the agro-processing sector. Specific activities include:

• Implementing and showcasing technology upgrades in pilot enterprises
• Strengthening the ability to develop and finance resilient capital investment projects in the green economy
• Stimulating and nurturing marketable green innovations
• Building capacity in industries, academia and the knowledge institutions to mainstream climate action.

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