On 25 April 2018, Project 90 by 2030 hosted the Just Energy Transition Roundtable Discussion in Cape Town. Facilitated by Megan Euston-Brown, the Speakers were: Dr. Neil Overy, an independent researcher for Project 90, who delivered his presentation on "The Role of Ownership in a Just Energy Transition"; Karien Erasmus, climate-change advisor to Promethium [...]
A just energy transition (JET), fits within a global discourse on wider just transitions. These cover how stakeholders (particularly workers) and the economy are affected by a shift to more environmentally sustainable and socially equitable practices. A JET, as described in this report, can be defined in several ways. In the broadest terms, it is [...]
THE CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY LIAISON OFFICE and PROJECT 90 BY 2030 cordially invite you to participate in a Roundtable Discussion on Just Energy Transition: Community ownership and the future of Renewable Energy systems Ownership in the energy sector continues to be a controversial subject, yet one that must be addressed if we are to develop a [...]
We must define the best vision for Renewable Energy: who should build it, who should own it, how it should be run. Then, to determine how we get to this point, we need a Just Energy Transition plan. By RICHARD HALSEY The ongoing drama around the Renewable Energy (RE) Independent Power Producer (IPPs), is a [...]
From July 2016 to June 2017 Project 90 continued advocating for low-carbon actions in South Africa. Our focus is developing environmental leadership in youth, enhancing energy security in communities and strengthening cooperation between civil society actors and their involvement in the transition to a sustainably developed and equitable, low-carbon society. Read our 2016-2017 Annual Report [...]
A just energy transition (JET) is made up of two parts. The ‘transition is towards a sustainable, low-carbon, and equitable energy system, which is better for people and the planet than what we currently have. The ‘just’ component means that we make the shift as fair as possible, particularly for those workers in legacy energy [...]
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Richard Halsey, a member of environmental body Project 90 by 2030, comments that there are two issues at play. "One is the closing of coal-fired power stations. The other is the introduction of renewable energy IPPs. While they are related, Numsa is pushing a causal link between the two, and that is misrepresentative of the whole [...]
To build an equitable energy future we need to put differences aside Co-operation is key for a sustainable and equitable energy future. Therefore, we need to put our differences aside and agree on a common goal. We, the naked apes, were never the fastest, strongest or toughest creatures. While brain power played a significant role, [...]
The Daily Vox team spoke to Richard Halsey, a researcher at Project 90 by 2030 and coordinator of Energy Governance South Africa Network who commented on the importance of the contracts, saying that it depends on who is it important to. “For instance it is important to the people building the power plants which have [...]
