Just Transition in the News
Catch up on the latest news coverage of the Climate Pathways project for a Just Transition in South Africa.
Building climate resilience important for agriculture, forestry and land use sustainability
Engineering News touches on the latest AFOLU sector decarbonisation report released by the NBI and convening partners. Click here to read more.
SA must show ambition or risk not getting climate finance: Ramaphosa panel | Fin24
The Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission said in its first report that one of the consequences of not setting more aggressive goals would be less access to climate finance.
Decarbonised power sector in South Africa report released
The recent power sector decarbonisation report states that it is possible for South Africa to decarbonise its economy and assesses ways to ensure a just transition that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.
No choice but to ditch coal
South Africa should freeze investment in new private coal plants, including the 3.5 gigawatt coal plant proposed for the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone that will make it “virtually impossible” to achieve national commitments to reduce carbon emissions.
SA must show ambition or risk not getting climate finance: Ramaphosa panel | Fin24
A panel appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africa - the world’s 12th-biggest producer of greenhouse gases - to adopt more ambitious plans to reduce its environmental footprint and commit to generating zero emissions on a net basis by 2050.
South Africa needs to commit to transitioning to net-zero by 2050 – report
As a country with one of the most emissions-intensive power sectors in the world, and as a nation that is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, South Africa needs to commit to find ways to transition to a net-zero emission economy by 2050, National Business Initiative (NBI) CEO Joanne Yawitch asserts.
How SA can lure investors with climate change goals for COP26
The country can best compete For investment by having clear ambitions and a strong plan tor meeting them
South Africa needs to commit to transitioning to net-zero by 2050 – report
As a country with one of the most emissions-intensive power sectors in the world, and as a nation that is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, South Africa needs to commit to find ways to transition to a net-zero emission economy by 2050, National Business Initiative (NBI) CEO Joanne Yawitch asserts.
SA needs R3 trillion to become a net zero emissions economy
South Africa would need R3 trillion within the next 30 years to transition to ensure its power system reduces emissions of CO2.
Green energy boost looming
Self—generation law gazetted but issues need Clarification
SA can decarbonise by 2050 ‘at cost of at least R3—trillion’
S; can fully decarbonise its energy system by 20:30 though it will require at least R3 trillion in investment over the next three decades to transition away fromf ’lfuels.
SAIEE The South African Institute Of Electrical Engineers - Finding pathways to a decarbonised power sector in South Africa
A Power Sector Decarbonisation Report by the National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that it is possible for South Africa to decarbonise its economy, by around 2050, and looks at ways to ensure a just transition that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and which leaves no one behind.
‘Regering sal erns moet toon
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Finding pathways to a decarbonised power sector in South Africa
A power sector decarbonisation report by the National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that it is possible for South Africa to decarbonise its economy by around 2050, and looks at ways to ensure a just transition that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and which leaves no one behind.
How can the mining industry transition towards climate resilience?
Expanding Inclusive Entry Pathways into the Green Economy
Persistent and increasingly high levels of youth unemployment in South Africa present one of the greatest obstacles to achieving equitable and inclusive economic growth.