Climate Change Law and Policy in South Africa and Mauritius: Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in Terms of the Paris Agreement

Abstract

This contribution considers the climate change law and policy positions in South Africa and Mauritius, and examnies the national strategies employed by these two African jurisdictions in adaptation to climate change and mitigation of climate change in terms of the Paris Agreement and with reference to the principle of common but differentiated responsibility. In addition, the nationally determined contributions of both countries, with regard to adaptation and mitigation, are considered and the related legislative and policy developments in South Africa and Mauritius are also discussed.