
The study investigates the economic case for ecosystem management and restoration interventions in the Thukela river basin in South Africa. It weighs the benefits of ecosystem restoration in terms of the monetary value of improved provision of selected ecosystem services against the costs of interventions.
South Africa’s government and industry have indicated their intention to position the local value chain as a key player in the mobility of the future. Looking ahead, the possibility of developing the domestic LIB value chain should not be overestimated: South Africa displays key pockets of excellence but not all activities in the value chain are likely viable domestically. At the same time, the importance of developing the LIB value chain should not be underestimated.
This policy brief reports estimates of the potential economic, social and environmental impacts of key policies in the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP) published by the South African Government in October 2020.
There are several mechanisms that promote the funding of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) solutions. Following discussions with various financiers (commercial, alternative, developmental and governmental), this guideline unpacks the elements and factors considered by funders of RE and EE projects in South Africa.

As the technical lead for the socio-economic response, UNDP and its country offices worldwide are working to assess the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies and communities. This report contains the preliminary findings of the socio-economic assessment conducted for South Africa.