The report proposes a framework to understand intertwined objectives of empowering people, ensuring inclusiveness and equality as fundamental features towards realising the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
This report examines the transition risks to the economy of South Africa—and its government, municipalities, companies, and financial institutions—from a global economic transition to a low-carbon economy. The analysis in the report not only quantifies the downside risk of South Africa’s transition, but it also forecasts some of the potential benefits of a transition such as the impact of a lower global oil price that is passed through to consumers.
This paper evaluates the level of integration of climate mitigation and adaptation in cities’ local climate action plans and explores the different types of mitigation—adaptation interrelationships. It comprehensively evaluates nine adaptation and mitigation plans and presents a framework, which identifies the following sectors as avenues for synergy (or co-benefits): urban greening, urban agriculture, and water management.
The Best Practice Guide for Clean Energy Solutions in Municipal Water Infrastructure intends to assist municipalities in the implementation of cleaner energy technologies and services at their waterworks by suggesting the key elements that municipal officials need to consider to implement a cleaner energy project.
This book analyses policy frameworks that shape a country’s petroleum sector and guide the translation of the newly discovered resources into equitable and sustainable economic and social growth for the nation over the long term.