Government concludes first round of consultations on Sectoral Emission Targets [SOUND]

# Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, says the first round of consultations on the Sectoral Emission Targets have been concluded. The SETs are a key component of South Africa’s broader climate change strategy, aligning sector-specific emissions reductions with economic growth and job creation. The department’s spokesperson, Thobile Zulu-Molobi, says the SETs will provide a clear framework for sectors to reduce their emissions, which in turn will drive the transition to a low-carbon economy: