From MEC to net zero:

Burton, Jesse; Baker, Lucy; Marquard, Andrew; Lehmann-Grube, Patrick

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“…However, the independent modelling relied on does show that the proposed 1,500 MW of new coal power capacity (as challenged in the Cancel Coal case), is not only unnecessary and anticipated to cause substantial GHG emissions, but would also cost more in comparison to a least-cost electricity system (some R23 billion more by 2030, and R74 billion to R109 billion if South Africa intends to meet its 2021 NDC targets), with 25,000 anticipated job losses economy-wide in 2030. 140 In other words, the result of expanding coal capacity in South Africa would be that people would have to pay more for electricity and jobs will be lost across the economy.…”

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Litigation Against Coal-fired Power in South Africa: Lessons from and for Global Climate Litigation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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2024

Climate Litigation and Justice in Africa

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This finding stems from the region's subtropical climate, already warm and dry, which under climate change is projected to become drastically warmer and likely also drier. Hoegh-Guldberg, Jacob, Taylor et al, 'Impacts of 1.5ºC Global Warming on Natural and Human Systems' in Global Warming of 1.5°C. An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty (IPCC 2018) 3.5.4.7. FA Engelbrecht et al,

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Litigation Against Coal-fired Power in South Africa: Lessons from and for Global Climate Litigation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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“…The country is one of the few in Africa, Asia or Latin America to have undergone the third industrial revolution, which led to a dramatic increase in coal use, made possible by the abundance of coal and minerals in the country. As a result, coal accounts for 74% of all commercial energy use and 87% of its electricity generation (see Figure 1; Burton et al, 2022; Climate Transparency, 2021). Compounding the challenge to “green” its energy system is the country's own energy crisis, with frequent outages.…”

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“…South Africa's total primary energy supply (left) and share of electricity production (right) (Burton et al, 2022; Climate Transparency, 2021). *Hydro includes pumped storage.…”

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“…How will financing commitments be enforced and by whom? The JETP pledge falls short of the required 1.5 trillion rands (98 billion US dollars) needed to realize the desired F I G U R E 1 South Africa's total primary energy supply (left) and share of electricity production (right) (Burton et al, 2022;Climate Transparency, 2021). *Hydro includes pumped storage.…”

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Whose just energy transition? A South African perspective

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2023

WIREs Energy & Environment

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South Africa's energy transition is underway and the country has adopted a just transition framework for its execution. However, the energy transition in South Africa is confronted by a multitude of socioeconomic challenges. This perspective focuses on urgent issues regarding South Africa's energy transition. The author argues that South Africa's energy transition needs a people‐centered approach; it must place the needs of all citizens at the forefront and leave no‐one behind. The transition must bring to the fore a new economic development pathway that is driven by renewable energy to create new sectors for economic growth, to create decent work, to reduce persisting energy inequalities and to address the ongoing energy crisis. Furthermore, developed economies will be essential in assisting South Africa with a financing deal for its energy transition. It remains to be seen whether the financing deal will indeed be realized. Also, there must be transparency between partners regarding the nature and structure of these deals, and that this finance be channeled to the most vulnerable victims of climate change. South Africa's energy transition model is the first of its kind globally; the world is watching keenly to see whether the country can succeed. Therefore, the challenge remains for South Africa to ensure that the energy transition addresses the country's socioeconomic challenges and prioritizes its people.This article is categorized under: Policy and Economics > Energy Transitions

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From MEC to net zero:

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Litigation Against Coal-fired Power in South Africa: Lessons from and for Global Climate Litigation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Litigation Against Coal-fired Power in South Africa: Lessons from and for Global Climate Litigation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Whose just energy transition? A South African perspective

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