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title: "COP28: What it means for South Africa"
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# COP28: What it means for South Africa

> As the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference comes to a close in Dubai, here are the key takeaways for South Africa.

By Investec · Published 11 December 2023, 19:41 SAST · Updated 13 December 2023, 18:41 SAST

## Key points
- Unpack the latest developments from COP28 with award-winning journalist Redi Tlhabi and her selection of guests, including UN Secretary General António Guterres.
- Award-winning journalist Redi Tlhabi interviews leaders, policymakers and climate activists on the COP28 UN climate summit
- Four-part podcast series brings you the latest developments from Dubai
- Guests include UN Secretary General António Guterres and Minister of Forestry, Fisheries & Environmental Affairs Barbara Creecy
- Tune in to Investec Focus Radio SA on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

## Content

Tune in to award-winning journalist Redi Tlhabi interviewing a selection of guests, from leaders to policymakers and climate activists, as they unpack what COP28 means for South Africa and the continent.

In partnership with Investec Focus Radio, this podcast series brings you the latest developments on the ground from the UN climate summit in Dubai.

**Episode 1: South Africa’s agenda**

[Media](https://iframe.iono.fm/e/1388259)

In this episode, hear from:

- António Guterres, UN Secretary General
- Barbara Creecy, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries & Environmental Affairs
- Dr Crispian Olver, Executive Director, SA Presidential Climate Commission
- Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme

**Episode 2: Business roundtable: SA’s energy crisis**

[Media](https://iframe.iono.fm/e/1388747)

In this episode, hear from:

- Shameela Soobramoney, CEO of the National Business Institute
- Marc Kahn, Investec Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
- Dr Omar Farouk Obrahim, Secretary General African Petroleum Producers' Organisation

**Episode 3: Protest and youth led transition**

[Media](https://iframe.iono.fm/e/1389081)

In this episode, hear from:

- H.E Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Youth Climate Champion and Minister of State for Youth Affairs in UAE
- Ellyanne Wanjiku, Chlystun Githae, 13-year-old Climate Activist
- Kumi Naidoo, Human Rights and Climate Justice Activist

**Episode 4: Ep 4: Phasing down vs. phasing out of fossil fuels**

[Media](https://iframe.iono.fm/e/1389804)

In this episode we hear from:

- Simon Steele , Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
- Kumi Naidoo, Human Rights and Climate Justice Activist
- Faten Aggad, Senior Advisor on Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics at the African Climate Foundation

Follow Investec Focus Radio SA on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/investec-focus-radio-sa/id1466036737) or [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/2z892qu9FdXSVzTSA9OyBg). **DM/BM**