The document discusses challenges and opportunities around food and water security in South and East Africa in the context of climate change. It notes that while constraints currently exist in agriculture and land, water can support food security if user sectors are engaged. Regional approaches and cooperation between countries and agencies are needed to develop food and water security plans that consider realistic timelines and local ownership. Private sector actors are recognizing both economic opportunities and responsibilities to local livelihoods in this area.

3. Regional approaches to food and water security in the face of climate challenges (timed to support South Africa’s) (National Development Planning process)

6. challenges of variability ….

7. challenges of flood ….

8. challenges of drought …..

10. Opportunities missed ….. Medupi Power Station is a coal-fired power plant in Lephalale, comprising of 6 units rated in total at 4 788 MW installed capacity. The initial investment decision for this base-load power station was made in 2005. Medupi means “rain that soaks parched lands, giving economic relief”. The first unit is scheduled to be commissioned in 2012, with the last unit scheduled for commissioning by 2015. This project will include super critical plant, which will result in better use of natural resources, for example, water and coal, and will have improved environmental performance. Medupi will be the biggest dry-cooled power station in the world.

11. Biofuels: Part of the problem ?

12. Or part of the solution ? 3 million livelihoods? 20% of Southern Africa’s liquid fuel?

13. Infrastructure projects underpin economies…. TCTA Trip to Katse and Mohale Feb/Mar 2003 Katse Dam, Lesotho

15. … produces food and livelihoods LUSIP, Swaziland, in 2010