South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges to advance decarbonisation efforts and aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to advance the country's decarbonisation efforts, acknowledging its carbon-intensive economy's unsustainability. Addressing the Climate Resilience Symposium, Ramaphosa emphasised the need for strengthened systems for adaptation and mitigation, building resilience in communities, and accelerating decarbonisation efforts while ensuring a just energy transition. South Africa aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.