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Media spotlights SA-TIED climate-resilient infrastructure dialogue and EU funding agreement

The recent SA-TIED policy dialogue on financing infrastructure development in the context of climate change brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address pressing challenges in climate-resilient infrastructure. This dialogue garnered significant media attention, reflecting the public's interest in tackling climate challenges. During the event, panelists engaged in in-depth discussions on the potential impact of innovative financing mechanisms and technological solutions in bolstering infrastructure resilience. They explored the role of strategic partnerships and blended finance models in mobilizing resources for climate-resilient projects, while also highlighting the potential of technology in enhancing infrastructure systems. The occasion also marked the formal signing of a European Union funding agreement for SATIED. 

Media features:

• Emphasis placed on investing in climate-resilient infrastructure projects (South African Government news network)
• EU donates millions more as SA says it can’t afford to climate-proof infrastructure (News 24)
• Partnerships with the private sector, communities key to building climate-resilient infrastructure (Engineering News)
• South Africa can’t afford to ‘climate-proof’ its infrastructure (BusinessTech)
• SA cannot afford to support all the green infrastructure we need - Deputy Minister Masondo (IOL) 
• Deputy Minister David Masondo: SA-TIED Policy Dialogue on Infrastructure Investment (Government of South Africa)
• EU commits R40m to support sustainable development research in SA (Business Live)
• Fiscus unable to fund needed climate-resilient infrastructure (SABC News)