A global transition to sustainable development is currently underway, as a response to multiple environmental crises, including the widespread impacts of climate change. South Africa has embraced the shift to a green economy to attain inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth and development. The desire to transition to a green economy has...
National Development Plan 2030: Our Future - make it work aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships...
This study, Green Economy Modelling Report of South Africa: Focus on Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Transport and Energy Sectors, was undertaken at the request of South’s Africa Department of Environmental Affairs to assess potential opportunities and options to promote a green economy, with a focus on key economic sectors set...
The Green Economy Learning Assessment for South Africa is a response to PAGE’s intention to contribute to better policy coordination and collaboration, and to help improve institutional and individual capacities through enhanced green economy learning. It was conducted during June to August 2016 by researchers of the GreenSkills programme. Compared...
The South African Government signed a Green Economy Accord in November 2011 and this document sets out the text of the Accord. It focuses primarily on job creation and the key messages are: opportunity to benefit from new prospects for economic activity from climate change, innovation drawn from technology, research...