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There is hope’ for SA’s Just Energy Transition despite concerns about funding gap
There are fears that JET-IP’s proposed funding falls far short of what is needed to support workers and communities affected by the transition away from coal. South Africa’s daring plan to quit coal while sparking growth and keeping the lights on starred again in the State of the Nation Address (Sona) and the recent budget…
South Africa pitches $84bn plan to shift from coal to clean energy – Nov 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa set out a 200-page investment plan ahead of Cop27 climate talks, urging partners to finance his vision.
Why climate action needs climate finance – Nov 2022
The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was one of the major announcements that emerged from COP26. This is a partnership between France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States and the European Union with South Africa. It is a multi-billion dollar venture that aims to facilitate a just energy transition. Overall it forms part of the broader…
Fair Finance Coalition raise concerns about just energy transition
Monday 27 February 2023 – 4:00pm JOHANNESBURG – The Fair Finance Coalition of SA says communities bear the brunt of power cuts and should be more involved in the country’s electricity planning processes. READ: SA’s Electricity Crisis | Power cuts cause business instability The coalition also says Andre de Ruyter’s corruption claims have caused uncertainty around…
Implementing Just Transition: Civil society has a crucial role to play
By Courtney Morgan, Leanne Govindsamy and Boitumelo Masipa In December, a year after the $8.5 billion Just Energy Transition was first announced, South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP) was approved by cabinet and then published for public comment. The Fair Finance Coalition Southern Africa, together with the Life After Coal Alliance, submitted comments,…