Environmental
Eswatini Launches Long‑Term Climate Strategy
Eswatini has launched consultations to develop a Long‑Term Low Emission Development Strategy aligning climate action with national development up to 2050.
Eswatini has formally initiated consultations to develop its Long‑Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT‑LEDS), marking a major step toward aligning climate ambitions with Vision 2050. The launch event, held in Mbabane, brings together government, private sector, and civil society to chart a pathway for reducing emissions while supporting jobs and economic growth. Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs Jane Simelane called the process a historic moment, emphasizing that the kingdom is planning beyond short‑term cycles and committing to a low‑carbon, resilient future. The strategy is expected to guide energy, transport, agriculture, and land‑use policies over the coming decades.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Mbabane, Eswatini
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 02:45 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 02:45 UTC
- Source
- Times of Eswatini
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