Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for nominations for Commissioners to serve on the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). The term of office of the current commissioners expires at the end of this year.

According to South African Government News Agency, the Presidency described the PCC as an advisory body established to facilitate social dialogue and provide advice on South Africa’s response and development pathways, ensuring a just transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient economy and society. The primary objective of the Commission is to inspire an action-oriented process towards a long-term just transition. It must engage in an inclusive and transparent public participation process and make recommendations informed by the best available science and the principles of a just transition.

Nomination details and forms are available on The Presidency Website. Sections 10(4)(a) and 12(1)(a) of the Climate Change Act, 2024, empower the President to appoint commissioners following public nominations. The Chairperson of the Commission is the President, who appoints the Commissioners for a five-year term, selecting from eligible individuals with relevant experience in climate change, environmental policy, sustainable development, economic development, energy, or social justice.

President Ramaphosa encourages South Africans, social partners, and communities to nominate individuals to ensure their interests and voices are represented in the transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy and society.