Answer to Question #213644 in Political Science for deborah

Question

Consider the varied and complex nature of the potential challenges that climate change

poses to policy makers. Identify and discuss one possible social or economic benefit to

South Africa of the successful implementation of the South African Climate Change

Response Strategy. 

Answer 1

There will be more opportunities in clean energy, resilient and green buildings, and energy efficiency. This will increase new business projects to be undertaken in the country. It will thus increase the rate of employment, reducing the unemployment rates in the country. On the part of the tourism sector,  there will be increased growth in the sector due to a regain of habitats and biodiversity, and due to changes in temperature, humidity, and reduced malaria risk. As a result of increased energy efficiency, there will be reduced costs of fuel which will be used to drive economic growth.