South Africa enjoys rich natural resources and high levels of endemic biodiversity, in particular of marine species (Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat). The country is a high per capita greenhouse gas emitter and is struggling to keep up with its commitments under the Paris Treaty, mainly due to its continued reliance on coal as a primary source of energy.
Country elections
Election date
Type
General
Country taxonomy
Environmental issues and Climate Change
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Global ranking in representation
54 of 172
Special (Europe)
Off
Voter turnout
Voters percentage
59
Year
2024
Voters percentage
66
Year
2019