Managing just transitions
Our projects and assessments concentrate on managing an equitable and just transition, particularly in the energy and mining sectors. We develop stakeholder driven pathways for climate action and resource restructuring, including analysis for the Presidential Climate Commission on Just Energy Transition Investment Plans, reviewing institutional arrangements for utility restructuring, and planning the revitalization of vulnerable communities like mining towns.
Adaptation readiness in South Africa
Analysing adaptation needs and adaptation readiness in three key sectors (Agriculture, Built Environment, and Water Value Chain), to support the adoption and implementation of climate adaptation
Alternative pathways for Africa - Business as usual or a green agenda?
Focusing on green industrialisation pathways for Africa under green growth/low-emissions development scenario
Development Pathways to 2050 in South Africa
What it means to achieve a "Good Life" for South Africa by 2050, drawing out insights, perspectives, and visions of change related to key socio-economic issues
Stakeholder Perspectives on South Africa's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan
Building consensus between decision-makers and social partners on key energy policy and investment decisions needed to accelerate decarbonisation and create green jobs
Revitalisation of South African Mining Ghost Towns - Carolina
Developed alternative pathways for two mining orientated local economies in a just transition towards a robust alternative future (additional report on Phalaborwa)
Vision and Pathways for a Just Transition in South Africa
Identified specific pathways for energy, water and land-use sectors, to realise the vision for a Just Transition to a low carbon and climate-resilient economy
Gender Mainstreaming in NDC Enhancement in South Africa
Building on the Paris Agreement supported South Africa's UNFCCC focal point to ensure gender mainstreaming in the Nationally Determined Contribution processes
Skills for Green Jobs in South Africa
Identifying skills needed for green economies, and strategic skills development responses for 7 country case studies in Africa and Asia (multiple projects between 2010-18)
Sustainable Low Income Energy Services for the City of Cape Town
Understanding the costs and benefits of low-income household energy services to optimise energy service delivery models to tackle energy poverty