South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, emphasized the importance of seizing industrialization opportunities through global decarbonization efforts. In a joint briefing session with Parliament's Portfolio Committees, he discussed South Africa's Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy and White Paper on Electric Vehicles. Minister Tau highlighted the potential of green hydrogen, citing the opportunity to export abundant resources like sunshine and wind. He stressed the significance of global demand for green hydrogen in driving industrialization not only in South Africa but across Africa. The country is actively working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Just Energy Transition, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. Minister Tau also acknowledged the challenges posed by measures like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, emphasizing the need to address them at the World Trade Organisation level to prevent negative impacts on economic growth. Additionally, he mentioned the rapid advancement in the transition to electric vehicles, with South Africa adapting its automotive strategy to meet current global trends. The minister's remarks underscore the country's commitment to sustainability and collaboration for a greener, more industrialized future.