Today, the idea of a just transition refers to society-wide efforts to invest in sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient economies. In South Africa, the first country on the continent to agree a Just Energy Transition finance package with donor countries, a just transition has been defined as an acceleration away from coal and towards clean energy. An African just transitionInternational investors are increasingly seeking opportunities to fund just transition programmes in Africa. By developing a shared understanding of what a just transition means for Africa, the continent can spur greater action and funding to support its transformation. But first, they must adopt the idea of "just transition" as an African issue.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 05, 2023 04:53 UTC