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description: "CAN Statement calls for urgent action on climate change South Africa must take responsibility for its emissions Renewable energy should be prioritised over fossil fuels Government must lead the way in transitioning to a green economy"
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By Daily Maverick · Published 14 September 2023, 16:11 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick delivers the key points of the 14 Final Can Statement in one sentence.
- CAN Statement calls for urgent action on climate change
- South Africa must take responsibility for its emissions
- Renewable energy should be prioritised over fossil fuels
- Government must lead the way in transitioning to a green economy

## Content

[14 Final Can Statement](https://www.scribd.com/document/671233206/14-Final-Can-Statement#from_embed) by [Daily Maverick](https://www.scribd.com/user/655810612/John-Stupart#from_embed) on Scribd

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