Azerbaijan’s commitment to diversifying its economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions mirrors similar aspirations in Africa
The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition
This must apply not only where the critical minerals are mined, but along the entire value chain from refining and manufacturing to transport and recycling
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
There is an opportunity to reduce gender inequalities in mining affected communities if women have a voice
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but that will require finance and partnerships
The plan provides a chance to strengthen cooperation and competition in the Southern African Development Community
Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus
Solving the energy and unemployment crises are central to both the 29 May elections and South Africa’s just energy transition strategy