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This text is a summary of a chapter by Ivor Chipkin within a larger playbook titled 'Rising to the Populist Challenge' by Dejusticia. It examines the role of civil society in South Africa in resisting the 'tyrannical' governance of the African National Congress (ANC) under former president Jacob Zuma.

This research paper proposes and tests a unified transition modelling approach that integrates quantitative energy systems models with socio-technical systems analysis and local action studies to better capture the technical, social, and political dimensions of energy transitions.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted a formal response to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs regarding the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill [B14-2017], providing a table of proposed amendments and requesting an oral presentation at public hearings.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting for groundWork and Earthlife Africa, submitted comments on April 19, 2018, regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Waste Management Licence (WML) Variation Application for the Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Retrofit Project at Medupi Power Station. The CER argues that Eskom has adopted a 'piecemeal approach' to the environmental impact assessment (EIA), deferring critical issues such as water security, waste minimisation, and health impacts to separate processes to 'fast track' the project. The submission specifically challenges the rejection of inlet gas cooler technology, which could reduce water consumption by approximately 30%, and criticizes the plan to co-dispose of gypsum and ash, which would destroy the commercial value of the gypsum.

This report from the IAI Directorate Science-Policy, prepared for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Antigua, Guatemala, details activities undertaken to improve the provision of scientific information to governments for public policy development. It outlines the Directorate's efforts to establish relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhance the capacity of IAI Parties, and increase the visibility of the IAI among non-Parties and under-engaged members.

This research paper examines the development of the macadamia nut value chain in Southern Africa, specifically focusing on South Africa, Mozambique, and Malawi, and explores strategies for integrating smallholder producers into the industry.

This report details a workshop held on 19 April 2018 at the National Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia. Organised by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) as part of the APRM Sensitisation Project in Namibia (ASPIN), the event aimed to educate over 50 members of parliament (MPs) and staff on the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the role of parliament in the review process following Namibia's accession to the mechanism in January 2017.

This policy brief, produced for the SEI-led project "Private Sector Finance for NDC Implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa" (PRINDCISSA), examines the role of the private sector in financing climate change mitigation in Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on financial instruments backed by the UNFCCC and a specific national programme in South Africa to determine how the public sector can most efficiently incentivise private investment to meet nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

This policy brief by SEI, IDDRI, and ODI argues that climate adaptation must shift from a local-to-national focus to a transboundary perspective. It contends that because climate risks are 'borderless'—affecting global supply chains, migration, and ecosystems—international cooperation through the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement is essential to prevent 'climate change contagion' in the global economy.

A submission by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and several other health organizations supporting the phase-out of coal-fired electricity generation in Canada by 2030. The document argues that coal plants are major sources of greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants, such as mercury and criteria air contaminants, which cause significant respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and developmental issues in children.

A submission by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and several health-focused organizations providing comments on the proposed Regulations Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Natural Gas-fired Generation of Electricity. While supporting the phase-out of coal by 2030, the coalition warns that relying on inefficient natural gas technologies could undermine health and climate benefits due to upstream methane emissions and the release of nitrogen oxides (NOx).

A keynote statement delivered by Hon. Christine //Hoebes on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia during a civil society training workshop on April 17, 2018. The speech outlines Namibia's accession to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the required national institutional frameworks for its implementation, and the broader challenges and goals of the APRM across the African continent.

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe, expressing concerns over the lack of public consultation regarding the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity and the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP).

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign and Greenpeace Africa to the Portfolio Committee on Energy, expressing concerns over the lack of public consultation regarding the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Integrated Energy Plan (IEP).

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details capacity-building activities conducted between the 25th and 26th Conferences of the Parties (2017-2018). It highlights the implementation of inter- and transdisciplinary training, science-policy integration, and the use of seed grants to foster regional scientific cooperation and communication.

This briefing by RMI argues that revitalizing old industrial sites using net-zero energy (NZE) design can drive urban economic development, improve resident quality of life, and reduce citywide carbon emissions. It highlights the advantages of 'district scale' redevelopment and provides several US-based examples of NZE projects transforming former manufacturing and steel sites into sustainable mixed-use communities.

This case study describes how the John Madden Company (JMC), a family-owned business in Colorado, implemented a large-scale energy efficiency project across two buildings in its portfolio. By utilizing Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing and bundling various efficiency measures, JMC achieved significant energy savings without upfront capital costs for the landlord or increased costs for tenants.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) responds to a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that allows the State Attorney General to investigate ExxonMobil regarding the concealment of fossil fuels' role in climate change.

This report by Ember analyzes the UK's transition away from coal power, concluding that the country can achieve its 2025 coal phase-out without the construction of new large gas-fired power plants. The analysis suggests that renewables, interconnectors, and small-scale technology will replace coal capacity, allowing the UK to bypass a 'gas bridge' to clean power.

This report by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) examines the Lephalale Local Municipality's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and build a post-apartheid city following the 2006 announcement of Eskom's Medupi coal power station project. The research analyzes how the municipality navigates historical legacies of segregation and dependence on corporations like Exxaro and Eskom amidst rapid urban expansion.