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Confronting Climate Change
Danie van Schalkwyk, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch
Key words: Yield estimate, juice recovery, wine grapes.
A global survey by McKinsey (2008) shows that consumers place trust and support in entities that actively address environmental issues, particularly climate change. In addition, action and advocacy at an individual level is leading to government support, legislation and incentives. The South African government is planning legislation that will penalise high energy consumption and reward emission reductions. In the Minister of Finance’s budget speech to parliament this year (2008), tax breaks were proposed for farmers who decide to conserve biodiversity and natural habitats. Moreover, the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism recently launched a progressive climate change policy including the introduction of a ‘carbon tax’ for industry. In general, climate change and associated environmental and economic implications have moved from being seen as a ‘green agenda’ a few years ago, to an accepted part of economic and business planning... |
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