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12/09/2024

https://cioviews.com/digital/2024/september/africas-10-visionary-business-leaders-shaping-the-future-in-2024-sept-09/

25/05/2024

I was privileged to speak at the inaugural CSR conference in Botswana organised by CSI Concepts. Well done to the team, in particular the MD Mr Archi Ngakayagae and Ms Olivia Nthoi, for arranging a very successful event. Botswana Ministry represented by the departments of Finance, Local Government & Rural Development did a wonderful job in explaining the Vision 2036 to the audience. I am always honoured to work in the wonderful country.

07/07/2022

And Maisha gets recognized!

16/06/2022

As the country commemorates 46 years since the Soweto uprising, in South African we reflect on how far we have come and all the challenges that we have faced while looking to the future.

Today we remember the heros of our past who have contributed to our freedom while celebrating a new generation of dedicated and enthusiastic chang makers and the young minds that will shape the future of South Africa.

Happy youth day to all!

03/06/2022

South Africa's government, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, including the European Union, have announced a new ambitious, long-term Just Energy Transition Partnership to support South Africa's decarbonisation efforts.

The Partnership aims to help South Africa achieve the ambitious goals set out in its updated Nationally Determined Contribution emissions goals by accelerating the decarbonisation of the economy, with a focus on the energy sector.

We are following these developments with interest. What do you think?

Read the full article at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/cs/ip_21_5768

Highlights, press releases and speeches

01/06/2022

South Africa’s national dialogue on just transitions is one of the most advanced in the world, although it is complicated by the country's long-standing coal dependence and high unemployment rate. Yet all is not lost.

In its initial Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2015, South Africa was the only country to mention a just transition. Followed by a series of national conversations, analyses, and policies, with labour unions playing a key role. These, together with the Presidential Climate Change Coordination Commission's (PCCCC) responsibility to coordinate South Africa's just transition in 2020, can pave the way for a just energy transition.

Read the full article at: https://www.wri.org/update/south-africa-strong-foundations-just-transition

South Africa’s national dialogue on just transitions is one of the most advanced in the world, but it is complicated by the country’s longstanding coal dependence and high unemployment rate.

31/05/2022

Grappling with an understanding of what a means within a South African context? We think it should ensure that the nation's transition to a low-carbon economy tackles current and historical inequity, provides jobs, alleviates poverty, restores our natural systems to develop resilience, and, most importantly, leaves no one behind.

We found the article by NBI informative and an insightful read on what a Just Transition would look like for South Africa.

https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-pathways-and-a-just-transition-for-south-africa/

In partnership with: Why do we need a Just Transition in South Africa? In response to the growing threat of climate change, countries around the world are figuring out how to decarbonize their economies, in line with recommendations from the scientific community, to net zero emissions by 2050. South...

27/05/2022

What is meant by a Just Transition?

At Maisha Social Solutions we have been conducting Vulnerability Assessments in and working towards an inclusion of the marginalized and vulnerable in the achievement of a

The below article further explores the intricacies and complexities of what a Just Transition would entail.

Read more at: https://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/just-transition

A just transition seeks to ensure that the substantial benefits of a green economy transition are shared widely, while also supporting those who stand to lose economically – be they countries, regions, industries, communities, workers or consumers.

27/04/2022

As South Africans take the day off to celebrate Freedom Day let's all take a moment to appreciate this very special day as a reminder of one of the biggest turning points in South Africa's history.

22/04/2022

We are working in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces over the next few weeks, learning as we work with

14/04/2022

We are concluding 2 weeks of fieldwork today, engaging with . We believe the design of socioeconomic development (SED) projects should be done with input from communities.

Thanks for the great work, Carol Pansiri, Olorato and Kabelo.