Sarb Governor Tshazibana urges urgent central bank action on climate risks

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•Lesetja Tshazibana is the current Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
•Climate risks include physical risks from extreme weather and transition risks from shifting to a low-carbon economy.
•Central banks have a role in monitoring and mitigating financial risks linked to climate change.
•The call for urgent action was made publicly on March 12, 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸South African Reserve Bank implements stricter climate risk regulations Financial institutions in South Africa would need to enhance their risk management, potentially leading to more resilient banking sector and increased costs for carbon-intensive industries.

Market Exposure

BondSouth African government bondsDownward Pressure

Increased climate risk concerns could raise borrowing costs for the government due to perceived higher economic risks.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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🌍African countries

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🏛South African Reserve Bank

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👤Lesetja Tshazibana(Governor of the South African Reserve Bank)

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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Central banks must act urgently as climate risks intensify, says Sarb’s Tshazibana

Lesetja Tshazibana, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb), called for urgent action by central banks to address increasing climate-related financial risks. The warning highlights the growing impact of climate change on economic stability and financial systems, affecting banks, investors, and governments. Tshazibana's statement reflects a broader concern about how climate change can disrupt markets and requires coordinated policy responses.