As the world intensifies its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, South Africa is in a unique position to cultivate new industries and expand existing ones. The nation’s shift towards a lowcarbon, climateresilient economy prioritizes a just and inclusive process, evident in the development of the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan. This plan aims to support workers, communities, and industries affected by the transition towards renewable energy sources while also encouraging investment in new sectors such as green hydrogen and electric vehicles.
Premier Alan Winde of South Africa’s Western Cape is urging for immediate discussions on the country’s continued membership in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The premier has requested that AGOA be placed at the top of the President’s Coordinating Council’s (PCC) agenda, emphasizing its crucial role in South Africa’s economic wellbeing.