Building Domestic Capacity: Localization Strategies for South Africa's Renewable Energy Sector

• Phemelo Tamasiga
• Helen Onyeaka

From Principle to Obligation: ICJ’s Opinion on Climate Change and Implications for African Countries

The recent advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice makes climate justice a legal duty, empowering African countries to demand action and accountability, as argued by Phemelo Tamasiga and Helen Onyeaka.

• Phemelo Tamasiga

Workforce Transition in South Africa's Just Energy Transition

South Africa’s just energy transition is flawed, with jobs in renewables characterised by instability, skills mismatches and inadequate social protection. This policy brief examines how climate goals can be aligned with socioeconomic stability.

doi:10.18449/2025MTA-PB39

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• Phemelo Tamasiga

Debating Trump 2.0 and Implications for Africa – How the United States Trigger a Global Shake-Up in Climate Finance

Under Trump 2.0, the United States withdrew from Just Energy Transition Partnerships such as the one with South Africa, resulting in significant financial setbacks that led to the cancellation of energy transition projects, compromised emissions reduction goals, and deepened dependence on coal power.

• Phemelo Tamasiga

Challenges and Opportunities for Just Energy Transition Partnerships in Africa

For Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) to be truly “just” they must prioritize social equity and inclusivity. This policy brief analyses a South African case study to identify challenges and opportunities for an equitable energy transition.

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-PB30

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