Report September 2018

Coal transitions in South Africa

Understanding the implications of a 2oC-compatible coal phase-out plan for South Africa

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Under the Coal Transitions project, national experts in China, India, South Africa, Poland, Australia and Germany explored options for their countries to implement economically feasible and socially acceptable coal transition strategies that are consistent with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

This report explores pathways, implications and policy options of for a full phase out of South Africa’s aging coal power infrastructure during the next decades. It also highlights issues of employment, economic development and social cohesion linked to the future of South Africa’s coal production and export industry.

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36 pages
    Authors:
  • Jesse Burton,
  • Tara Caetano,
  • Bryce McCall

Authors

Jesse Burton

Energy Research Center, University of Cape Town

Tara Caetano

Energy Research Center, University of Cape Town

McCall

Bryce McCall

Researcher in the Energy systems analysis and planning group

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