Community and social inclusion in RE projects in SA
This policy brief is based on South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), which is implemented at the national level. However, the…
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Electricity reform in South Africa: Implications and opportunities for municipalities
This study assesses how electricity reform impacts the municipal electricity business model, focusing on financial sustainability, operational readiness, socio-economic mandates, and long-term strategic positioning. In…
The role of municipalities with the introduction of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act (ERAA) marks a transformative shift in South Africa’s energy landscape, aiming to foster a more competitive and decentralised electricity market.…
Financing and ownership models for municipal embedded generation: Guidance for South African municipalities
Municipalities in South Africa face intersecting challenges in the electricity sector. These include increasing electricity costs, unstable supply, and decreasing revenue as users opt for…
MFMA Circular 118
South Africa’s National Treasury undertook, this legal and regulatory framework analysis with respect to the establishment or procurement of new generation capacity by municipalities and…
Strengthening the capacity of African stakeholders to achieve sustainable development goal 6 amidst climate change
To help African countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), international organisations such as the Africa Progress Panel, and the African Union stress the need…
Adaptation to climate change starts at the local level: funding local initiatives to address water & climate change challenges
The Paris Agreement stresses the urgency to reach targets for Climate Change adaptation and to support developing countries with funds, technology and strengthening their capacity.…
Filling the data gap: a common approach for data collection and use in Africa
Up-to-date information is needed to support decision-making to manage water resources and adapt to Climate Change. The low capacity of some African countries to generate…
Strategic knowledge & innovation advice for water & climate in Africa
African countries are expected to be affected most by climate change. In order to identify what knowledge base is required in the long term for…
Policy brief: Socially inclusive urban policy making for climate resilient dryland Africa
In response to growing interrelated threats, many cities are engaging in more inclusive governance to increase their resilience and sustainability. A range of evidence now…