The Just Transition Energy Partnership in South Africa: Vehicle for Reform and Economic Transformation?

The paper argues that while Africa's contribution of greenhouse gas emissions is low compared to the rest of the world, Africa can seek mutually beneficial outcomes by linking decarbonization with its future development trajectory and economic diversification needs. This paper explores the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in South Africa as a model for facilitating large-scale energy transitions that not only transform the energy sector in South Africa, but also deliver positive socio-economic outcomes. This paper also looks at the implications of such partnerships for oil- and gas-producing countries. This paper's primary thesis is that diversifying African economies is a definite pathway to reducing climate risks and building new types of climate-aligned infrastructure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]