Mining Indaba - Hon. Barbara Creecy

Hon. Barbara Creecy

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Republic of South Africa

Current Position
Barbara Creecy is the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of the Republic of South Africa since 30 May 2019. In November 2019, Ms Barbara Creecy was also elected as the President of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN). Ms Creecy is one of the leaders of the African National Congress (ANC) and currently serves as a member of the National Executive Committee and National Working Committee.

Career
Ms Creecy was one of the longest serving Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. She joined the legislature in 1994, and until 2004, served in different portfolios including Deputy Chief Whip as well as Chairperson of the Social Development and Education Committees.

- 2004 – 2009 Member of the Executive Council for Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture.

- 2009 – 2014 Member of the Executive Council for Education.

- 2014 – 2019 Member of the Executive Council for Finance.

Education
Minister Creecy holds an Honours Degree in Political Science from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of London.

Agenda Sessions

Ministerial Address

Wednesday 08 February 09:10 - 09:20 Roof Terrace

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/08/2023 09:10 02/08/2023 09:20 Ministerial Address Roof Terrace Europe/London

The Energy Crisis and the Just Transition: How are countries and jurisdictions balancing these prior

In the transition to clean energy, critical minerals bring new challenges to energy security. The shift to a clean energy system is set to drive a huge increase in the requirements for metals and minerals, making the energy sector emerge as a major force in mineral markets. The session aims to highlight the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies as part of energy transitions, priorities for ensuring just transition and the looming demand for minerals.

Wednesday 08 February 09:20 - 10:00 Roof Terrace

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/08/2023 09:20 02/08/2023 10:00 The Energy Crisis and the Just Transition: How are countries and jurisdictions balancing these prior In the transition to clean energy, critical minerals bring new challenges to energy security. The shift to a clean energy system is set to drive a huge increase in the requirements for metals and minerals, making the energy sector emerge as a major force in mineral markets. The session aims to highlight the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies as part of energy transitions, priorities for ensuring just transition and the looming demand for minerals. Roof Terrace Europe/London

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