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Reframing Climate Justice for Development: Six Principles for Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transitions in Low-Emitting Energy-Poor African Countries
A 2021 report which propose six basic principles to help development funders support inclusive and equitable energy transitions in the poorest countries. [Originally posted at https://www.energyforgrowth.org/report/reframing-climate-justice-for-development/]
Smart and Just Grids: Opportunities for Sub‐Saharan Africa
A 2013 paper which introduces the notion of Just Grids to reflect the need for power systems to contribute towards equitable and inclusive global, economic and social development. It presents the concept of Smart and Just Grids, and considers specific priorities that could usefully be implemented in sub‐Saharan Africa in the short‐term. It reviews the literature, provides a foundation for policy development, and suggests areas for further, more detailed research. [Originally posted at https://indico.ictp.it/event/a10145/material/1/4.pdf]
Petrol Stations, Workers and the Just Transition
A 2022 policy brief which aims to understand petrol stations in South Africa, and in particular the people who work there. [Originally posted at https://www.tips.org.za/policy-briefs]
Towards a New Energy Future
A 2021 report which aims to provide insight into Eskom's sustainable development impact and performance. The authors believe that their sustainability as an organization can be achieved through sustainable development practices. [Originally posted at https://dl.bourse.lu/dl?v=sN30F1M+Bcip0/M/GFB3hcKyExQHxWpa2VDPVjCVJVI90+W1Qw7pGYPFejwMcAmu+22k4iUvvMxZL+iHT8bmP45FGFkAk8iJAdUjrF9lgn4dSAhGK9qR4J1HW1HK/SjhO8dxMaIpDcRFsOl5fWBZkHdtwGVmr8mLJk9QTssHE6Q=]
Accelerating Coal Transition (ACT) Investment Plan for South Africa
A 2022 investment plan which proposes areas for ACT-financed investments and technical assistance, and explores the possibility of securing complementary co-financing from bilateral, multilateral, and private sources. [Originally posted at https://www.dffe.gov.za/sites/default/files/docs/accelleratedcoaltransition.invstmentplan.pdf]
A Review of Energy Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa as a Transition Pathway to Energy Democracy
A 2021 paper which argues that these nascent energy systems offer an opportunity to co-create energy communities that can tackle the energy access challenges faced by most Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries. [Originally posted at https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/4/2128]
Mobilising Institutional Capital Towards the SDGs and a Just Transition
A 2021 report which introduces globally applicable Just Transition Elements which, combined with a tailored understanding of local implementation scenarios, will support and drive further alignment across public and private actors. The three Elements – Climate and Environmental Action; Socio-economic Distribution and Equity; and Community Voice – work together to ensure that capital meaningfully contributes towards a 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://www.impactinvest.org.uk/publications/mobilising-institutional-capital-towards-the-sdgs-and-a-just-transition/#:~:text=Mobilise%20institutional%20capital%20from%20the,more%20private%20sector%20capital%20to]
Assessing African Energy Transitions: Renewable Energy Policies, Energy Justice, and SDG 7
A 2021 study which argues that the energy justice concept may provide a powerful tool to offset looming trade-offs and enhance the co-benefits of SDG 7 within broader transition endeavours. In doing so, it assesses African energy transition processes based on a comparative mapping of African renewable energy policies in 34 countries. It investigates the scope of policy frameworks in order to analyze their contribution to greater energy justice along different justice dimensions. [Originally posted at file:///Users/reema/Downloads/PaG%209(1)%20-%20Assessing%20African%20Energy%20Transitions_%20Renewable%20Energy%20Policies,%20Energy%20Justice,%20and%20SDG%207%20(1).pdf]
Is Green a Pan-African Colour? Mapping African Eenewable Energy Policies and Transitions in 34 Countries
A 2020 article which presents an analysis of energy transition processes based on a comparative mapping of African renewable energy policies in 34 countries. It discusses these developments with respect to their justice dimension, following up on the recent debate on distributive, recognitional, and procedural energy justice. It not only provides evidence of African energy policies covering recognitional and distributive justice, but also identifies potential trade-offs between strong market orientation and justice concerns. [Originally posted at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214629620301274]
Accelerating the Energy Transition: How Governments and the Private Sector in Asia-Pacific Are Driving the Shift to a Low-Carbon Future
A 2022 report which contains key insights on the transition to clean and renewable energy in nine countries in the Asia-Pacific region, derived from extensive desk research, a primary research survey and expert interviews, produced by a team of Economist Impact researchers and editors. [Originally posted at https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/net-zero-and-energy/accelerating-the-energy-transition-apac]
Shipping’s Energy Transition: Strategic Opportunities in South Africa
A 2022 report which finds that South Africa, with its strong maritime connections and large renewable potential, has several promising business opportunities that could spur growth and a 'just transition', while accelerating decarbonization within and outside the maritime sector. [Originally posted at https://www.globalmaritimeforum.org/publications/shippings-energy-transition-strategic-opportunities-in-south-africa]
4 AFREC Designing the African Energy Transition
A 2019 document which represents the guiding principles for Africa Energy Transition Programme is the vision of the African Energy Commission (AFREC) to launch and implement its continental programme on Energy Transition that will cover all African member states in phases. [Originally posted at https://au-afrec.org/en/resources/publications/designing-african-energy-transition]
Towards the Achievement of SDG 7 and Net-Zero Emissions
A 2021 report which provides an insight into the global energy landscape and highlight opportunities and challenges in navigating the energy transition. [Originally posted at https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021-twg_2-062321.pdf]
Future Skills and Job Creation Through Renewable Energy in Vietnam: Assessing the Co-Benefits of Decarbonising the Power Sector
A 2019 study which analyzes the employment impacts of various scenarios for expanding electricity generation in Vietnam’s power sector. [Originally posted at https://www.cobenefits.info/resources/future-skills-and-job-creation-through-renewable-energy-in-vietnam/]
Energy Transitions in ASEAN COP26 Policy Report
A 2021 report which aims at supporting policy development and the UK’s international COP26 objectives in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. [Originally posted at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1053937/Energy_Transitions_COP26_Universities_Network_Policy_Report.pdf]
Future Skills and Job Creation Through Renewable Energy in Vietnam: Assessing the Co-Benefits of Decarbonising the Power Sector
A 2019 study which analyzes the employment impacts of various scenarios for expanding electricity generation in Vietnam’s power sector. [Originally posted at https://www.cobenefits.info/resources/future-skills-and-job-creation-through-renewable-energy-in-vietnam/]

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Covid-19 and a Just Transition in India's Coal Mining Sector The COVID 19 pandemic hit India hard in early 2020, with negative GDP growth and a surge in unemployment. In the energy sector, coal fired power generation was already under pressure from overcapacity, low electricity demand growth, and increasingly competitive renewables.
Considerations for a Just and Equitable Energy Transition As the energy transition accelerates, it is our responsibility, it is our opportunity, to ensure that in addition to contributing to a healthy planet by replacing fossil fuels with clean energy sources, this is accomplished in a just and equitable manner providing prosperity for all.

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