Navigating South Africa's Geopolitical Energy Transition by 2050

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs provides a framework for South Africa's energy transition by 2050, advocating for a shift from growth-centric economic models toward 'Regenerative Prosperity' and sustainable resource management.

• The report proposes a 'Regenerative Prosperity' future for South Africa, which prioritizes ecological stewardship and collective well-being over the pursuit of unlimited economic growth.
• To achieve a resilient energy future, the report advocates for transformative innovations, specifically mentioning alternative economic models, decentralized energy systems, and regenerative economies to improve governance and resource management.
• The transition is influenced by driving forces such as the recognition of planetary boundaries, collaborative alliances, civic technologies, and shifting cultural values, while facing uncertainties regarding economic paradigms and geopolitical alignments.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2024). Navigating South Africa's Geopolitical Energy Transition by 2050. https://saiia.org.za/research/navigating-south-africas-geopolitical-energy-transition-by-2050/

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. Navigating South Africa's Geopolitical Energy Transition by 2050. 2024. https://saiia.org.za/research/navigating-south-africas-geopolitical-energy-transition-by-2050/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=South African Institute of International Affairs |title=Navigating South Africa's Geopolitical Energy Transition by 2050 |date=22 February 2024 |url=https://saiia.org.za/research/navigating-south-africas-geopolitical-energy-transition-by-2050/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2024navigating, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{Navigating South Africa's Geopolitical Energy Transition by 2050}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2024}, month = feb, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/navigating-south-africas-geopolitical-energy-transition-by-2050/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }