Climate Resilient Development Strategy Framework and Action Plan for Nelson Mandela Bay

Overview

This Presidential Climate Commission report details the critical role of stakeholder and community engagement in developing Nelson Mandela Bay's Climate Resilient Development Strategy Framework (CRDSF). The engagement process was deeply integrated into the strategy's development, ensuring that community input shaped every phase. Through inclusive events, workshops, and collaborations, stakeholders co-created a framework rooted in equity, innovation, and local realities. The report highlights the journey of this participatory approach, aiming for a resilient future for the metro that considers procedural, distributive, and restorative justice.

Recommendations

The engagement process demonstrated that inclusivity drives innovation by integrating diverse voices, including artists, youth, and marginalized communities. Building trust through transparency with officials and community leaders is crucial for mutual understanding. Local knowledge, derived from residents' firsthand experiences, is irreplaceable for grounding strategies in reality. Despite challenges like political instability, the need to establish a multi-sectoral Climate Forum is reinforced to ensure continuous momentum and accountability in implementing Nelson Mandela Bay's Climate Resilient Development Strategy Framework.

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