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Economic Development
Goal
Durban transitions to a low-carbon economy that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable, provides diverse economic opportunities and increases the capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Objectives
• In the long term, Durban develops a low carbon economy that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.
• In the short term, Durban implements a range of existing, known interventions that can contribute to low-carbon economic development.
High levels of poverty, unemployment, high commuting costs and a lack of skills affect Durban’s residents, and limit their income-generation capabilities. Global and local climate change introduces potential risks and opportunities for the Durban economy. The Municipality needs to use existing and new economic and legal instruments to address the additional pressures created by climate change and to transition from a carbon emission intensive economy to a sustainable green economy that responds to climate change risks.
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DCCS THEMES, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES