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This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a systemic transformation of the global energy system to achieve energy sovereignty and climate justice. It argues that the current economic model, based on privatization and the commodification of nature, has led to ecological and social crises. The document outlines ten key demands, emphasizing that energy should be treated as a common good rather than a commodity, and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and socially just.

The GEC Strategy 2014-2017 outlines the Green Economy Coalition's plan to accelerate the transition to a green, fair, and inclusive economy. The strategy focuses on improving the narrative of the transition, establishing dialogue hubs, developing ethical frameworks for natural capital, and promoting equity and financial reform through civil society leadership.

This guide from the Stockholm Environment Institute provides a framework for implementing energy-efficient lighting in cities, focusing on the transition from incandescent bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), LEDs, and efficient fluorescent tubes. It details the technical and financial benefits of these technologies, identifies implementation barriers, and provides case studies from South Africa and international examples to illustrate potential energy and carbon savings.

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019) is a strategic electricity infrastructure development plan for South Africa, designed to balance least-cost electricity supply and demand while considering security of supply and environmental impacts. The document updates the previous IRP 2010–2030 to reflect lower-than-expected GDP growth, declining electricity demand, and the deteriorating performance of Eskom's existing power plants.

This report analyzes the integration of climate action into the operations of Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI). It identifies a significant gap between Nigeria's international climate commitments and the actual policies and bureaucratic capacity of the FMITI, proposing a new green industrial policy and a comprehensive implementation framework to align economic growth with environmental sustainability.

This briefing by Ember analyzes the implications of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) 'Net Zero by 2050' report for the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit, arguing that achieving 100% clean power is a necessary precursor to broader carbon neutrality.

This Appeal Response Report, submitted by the Centre for Environmental Rights on behalf of MEJCON-SA and MACUA, argues that the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for Tetra4's Cluster 2 gas production expansion should be set aside. The appellants contend that the project's Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report (FEIAR) contains fatal flaws regarding groundwater impact analysis, climate change assessments, and public participation processes. Furthermore, they argue the project is neither necessary nor desirable due to the risk of stranded assets and the availability of cheaper renewable energy alternatives, and that South Africa lacks the regulatory capacity to monitor and enforce compliance in the gas sector.

The report summarizes a peer learning workshop held in Abuja on April 29-30, 2025, focused on designing a 'Country Platform' for Nigeria to manage Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) and climate action. It argues that Nigeria should avoid replicating donor-driven models, instead creating a state-owned, multi-stakeholder platform that integrates climate goals with national development, job creation, and energy access.

This case study by GreenCape examines how the City of Cape Town and other South African municipalities have integrated small-scale embedded generation (SSEG), primarily rooftop solar PV, into their systems to build resilience against energy insecurity, load shedding, and rising electricity costs.

This policy brief argues that Africa can drive economic transformation and a just transition by leveraging its critical minerals (such as cobalt in the DRC) and renewable energy potential through the development of innovation ecosystems. It highlights existing momentum in tech hubs and universities in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Morocco as a foundation for developing green technologies for local and global markets.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and high unemployment. It defines UBIG as a government commitment to ensure all adults receive a basic income to meet essential needs, framing it as a fundamental right aligned with the South African Constitution and international covenants.

An open letter from South African marine scientists and legal experts to President Cyril Ramaphosa and government ministers urging the halt of offshore seismic surveys due to environmental risks and legal deficiencies.

The 'People Power Now!' Energy Manifesto, published by Friends of the Earth International in November 2018, calls for a systemic overhaul of the global energy system to achieve climate justice and energy sovereignty. The document argues that the current economic model, driven by corporate profit and the commodification of nature, is unsustainable and must be replaced by a people-centered system based on 100% renewable energy, energy sufficiency, and social equity.

This policy brief by the Institute for Economic Justice argues that G20 countries must establish a coordinated, finance-backed roadmap to phase out oil and gas. While G20 nations have expanded renewable capacity, they continue to provide massive subsidies to fossil fuels, creating economic and political barriers to transition. The document highlights the specific role of South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency in leading equitable discussions on subsidy reform and financing for the Global South.

This research paper examines the strategic role of BRICS+ members, particularly African nations, in the global critical minerals market and their evolving relationships with the European Union. It analyzes how the expansion of BRICS+ enhances the bloc's control over essential resources for the green and digital transitions while highlighting internal geopolitical frictions that prevent a unified minerals strategy.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) issued a statement criticizing President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) for lacking concrete plans to address South Africa's economic and social crises. The IEJ proposes ten specific questions for Members of Parliament to ask the President, focusing on social grants, public infrastructure, the Just Energy Transition, and the mobilization of domestic resources to realize constitutional rights.

This policy briefing examines the role of skills governance within South Africa's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem to support the emerging green hydrogen (GH2) economy. It advocates for a shift from a jobs-centric education model to one based on 'economic wellbeing,' which integrates paid work with caregiving, environmental stewardship, and state infrastructure. The document proposes systemic innovations, including the use of green economy skills incubator hubs, innovative financing like social impact bonds, and the implementation of a Universal Basic Dividend (UBD) to ensure the wealth generated from common resources in the GH2 transition is equitably distributed.

GreenCape is requesting quotations for a service provider to manage, monitor, and deliver training activities for the project “Active climate change citizenship for a just transition in South Africa” from April 2021 to February 2022. The project, co-funded by the European Union and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, targets rural communities, women, and youth in the Northern, Eastern, and Western Cape to increase their representation in renewable energy policy and decision-making.

This research paper examines the governance of Lephalale, a mining town in South Africa's Limpopo province, focusing on the intersection of local government, spatial planning, and mining companies. It argues that the Medupi power station project failed to bridge apartheid-era spatial divides due to the Lephalale Local Municipality's lack of institutional capacity and its heavy dependence on private interests, specifically the multinational corporation Exxaro.

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2010-2030 for South Africa outlines a diversified energy strategy to ensure security of supply and promote local industry. The final 'Policy-Adjusted IRP' includes a 9.6 GW nuclear fleet, 6.3 GW of new coal, and 17.8 GW of renewables (wind, solar PV, and CSP). It maintains a carbon emission limit of 275 million tons of CO2 per year after 2024 and incorporates regional hydro imports from Mozambique, Lesotho, and Zambia. The plan also includes a Medium Term Risk Mitigation Project to address anticipated supply shortfalls through 2016.