‘Economies don’t grow in the dark’: Minister George

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Environment minister Dion George explains the sense of new thinking around climate change at the recent World Economic Forum held in Davos. He also unpacks plans for SA’s own plans as we aim for a carbon-neutral future.

27 Jan 2025 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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