Making the Leap

The document contends that JETP countries should leapfrog fossil gas to avoid economic volatility and asset stranding, instead leveraging their significant solar and wind resources to improve energy access and ensure a climate-safe transition.

• Transitioning through gas would expose the economies of South Africa, Indonesia, India, and Vietnam to price volatility and high costs similar to the cost-of-living crisis seen in European countries, as these nations currently source much of their coal domestically.
• Renewable energy, specifically wind and solar, is ideally suited to address the energy access needs of 36.9 million people in JETP countries, particularly those in rural areas, due to its modularity and ability to be installed without costly grid extensions.
• Investing in future-proofed renewable energy infrastructure prevents the stranding of assets and the misuse of economic capital that occurs with investments in fossil fuel infrastructure, including fossil gas.

APA

Kramer,, K. (2022). Making the Leap. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/just-energy-transition-partnerships

Chicago

Kramer,, Katherine. Making the Leap. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2022. https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/just-energy-transition-partnerships.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{kramer2022making, author = {Kramer,, Katherine}, title = {{Making the Leap}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2022}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/just-energy-transition-partnerships}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }