Xaba urges a united response to climate risks

By Akani Nkuna 

eThekwini Municipality says it is strengthening its climate-change preparedness and infrastructure resilience as the city faces escalating risks from heavy rain, storms, floods and coastal damage.

At the second Municipal Forum for Climate Change, held this week, Mayor Cyril Xaba said there was a need for coordinated climate governance, particularly at municipal level.

“Climate change is a present reality. As a municipality, we are enhancing our preparedness, strengthening infrastructure resilience, and mobilising partners to protect communities, safeguard essential services, and reduce climate-related risks,” he said.

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“By bringing together organised labour, business, civil society, traditional leadership and other stakeholders, we are ensuring that our climate response is inclusive, informed, and aligned with the principles of a just transition to a climate resilient and low carbon future,” he said.

The forum highlighted the municipality’s efforts to build