Economic and social costs and values are still excluded from the system of national accounts
The disconnect between various renewable energy plans and different departments raises concerns for the success of IRP 2023
The world has its annual chance to correct its course toward an equitable and sustainable planet
Increasing global and national pressures for decarbonisation put added focus on Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s plans
Policy has laid the groundwork but our future depends on practical challenges being overcome
We need to change debt relief mechanisms as a growing number of developing countries risk defaulting
The bailout of Eskom could help solve the energy crisis but there must also be incentives for independent power producers and the municipalities must be roped in
A stable and resilient minerals royalty tax is crucial for the country to take advantage of the growing global demand for copper
But many of the continent’s leaders at COP27 will push for making full use of their oil and gas reserves
Focusing on environmental, social and governance factors can only have a lasting positive effect if sustainable development goals are brought in