Minister David Maynier: National stakeholder consultation on UNFCCC's COP 31 mandate

Minister David Maynier: National stakeholder consultation on UNFCCC's COP 31 mandate Vuyelwa Fri, 10/16/2026 - 15:37 16 Oct 2026 DFFE Minister David Maynier opening remarks for the national stakeholder consultation on the UNFCCC's COP 31 mandate in Sandton The Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission, Mr Patel and the Commissioners, The Deputy Director-General of Climate Change and Air Quality, Mr Kekana, Representatives of the government, Representatives of business, labour, civil society, academia, communities and research institutions, Members of the media, All stakeholders present here, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the National Stakeholder Consultation on South Africa’s negotiating mandate for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP31), which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye next month. This year’s Conference is unique as it will be presided over by two Presidencies, with Türkiye as the COP 31 President and host country, and Australia as the COP 31 President of Negotiations. South Africa remains committed to the United Nations Framework Convention o

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