Archer, Emma RM2012-04-162012-04-162010Archer, E.R.M. Climate change – a critical emerging issue. National State of the Environment Outlook. DEA.http://soer.deat.gov.za/State_of_the_Environment.htmlhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/5768Copyright: Department Environmental Affairs, South AfricaScience on observed trends in climate and projected future climate change has evolved substantially in the last few years. Different sub-regions of South Africa have shown, and are likely to continue to show, distinct climate changes. Surface air temperature has increased significantly over the past thirty years at least, and is projected to further increase into the 21st century. It is essential to note that South Africa has existing critical vulnerabilities that will exacerbate the effects of climate change in most sectors, and compromise effective responses if inappropriately managed. In terms of policy and response, most sectors in South Africa could benefit from the ‘multiple benefits’ strategic planning approach mentioned above, with particular attention paid to cross-sectoral strategies (for example, water, invasive alien species and fire management). The role of the National Planning Commission is critical here in ensuring that departments are monitored not only on their sectoral response, but on their coordination with other departments in responding to climate change.enClimate changeBook ChapterArcher, E. R. (2010). Climate change – a critical emerging issue., <i>Workflow;8496</i> DEA. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5768Archer, Emma RM. "Climate change – a critical emerging issue" In <i>WORKFLOW;8496</i>, n.p.: DEA. 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5768.Archer ER. Climate change – a critical emerging issue.. Workflow;8496. [place unknown]: DEA; 2010. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5768.TY - Book Chapter AU - Archer, Emma RM AB - Science on observed trends in climate and projected future climate change has evolved substantially in the last few years. Different sub-regions of South Africa have shown, and are likely to continue to show, distinct climate changes. Surface air temperature has increased significantly over the past thirty years at least, and is projected to further increase into the 21st century. It is essential to note that South Africa has existing critical vulnerabilities that will exacerbate the effects of climate change in most sectors, and compromise effective responses if inappropriately managed. In terms of policy and response, most sectors in South Africa could benefit from the ‘multiple benefits’ strategic planning approach mentioned above, with particular attention paid to cross-sectoral strategies (for example, water, invasive alien species and fire management). The role of the National Planning Commission is critical here in ensuring that departments are monitored not only on their sectoral response, but on their coordination with other departments in responding to climate change. DA - 2010 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Climate change LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2010 T1 - Climate change – a critical emerging issue TI - Climate change – a critical emerging issue UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5768 ER -