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Carbon tax revenues could be harnessed to help South Africa’s poor

By Harald Winkler & Andrew Marquard, Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town** Climate change needs urgent action by all countries, and by all means. All countries agreed in the Paris Agreement to keep temperature “well below 2℃” and pursue efforts to keep global temperature increase below 1.5℃. Virtually all countries have nationally determined contributions, […]

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June 2, 2019/by Mao Amis
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Circular economy models, Climate smart investments, Inclusive green business models, News

We need a sustainable African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Last week marked an important milestone for Africa, when the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), came into effect on 30th May. AfCFTA has major implications for Africa’s development, if its is well implemented. AfCFTA could potentially create a single market for goods and services for Africa’s 1.2 billion people, with a combined GDP of […]

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June 2, 2019/by Mao Amis
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Global meeting: Building an inclusive green economy

Preparations are well underway for the forthcoming Green Economy Coalition Global Meeting, which will take place in Cape Town South Africa, from January 8th – 9th 2019. The Green Economy Coalition’s annual Global Meetings are vibrant, delegate-led events, dedicated to exploring the future of the green economy. They bring together representatives of business, finance, NGOs […]

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November 5, 2018/by Mao Amis
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South Africa Green Economy Barometer- 2018

5 out of 10 for South Africa’s transition to a green economy The South Africa Green Economy Barometer 2018 provides a snapshot of the transition to a fair, green economy. It is drawn from evidence of policy progress as well as the insights of civil society organisations who are tracking the transition on the ground. […]

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August 28, 2018/by Mao Amis
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The South Africa water innovation story

The current global water crisis is creating a heightened level of awareness around the need for effective water management. Policy makers, private companies and consumers are starting to realise the need for immediate and sustained action. Even though water is widely recognised as being essential for life, its management has seldom been truly effective. In […]

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August 26, 2018/by Mao Amis
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Approach, BOP approaches and social innovation, News

The transition to a clean energy future is inevitable, lets embrace it!

Summary The African Centre for a Green Economy welcomes the signing of the 27 renewable energy power purchase agreements after a two year delay. The IPP’s should build strong partnerships with the local communities that go beyond mere compliance to create sustainable meaningful inclusive impact for all. Cape Town, 5th April 2018 – The African […]

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April 6, 2018/by Mao Amis
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Approach, Capacity building for an inclusive growth, News

Executive level training on mainstreaming green economy

Executive level training on ESG related issues Primary Beneficiaries: CSI Executives, LED managers, CEO’s of REC’s and mining companies, Stakeholder relations managers Broad focus on mainstreaming ESG related issues Specific focus on Local Economic Development strategies for mining and renewable energy companies Learning Outcomes Measuring impact/metrics Developing effective strategies for local economy development Effective participation […]

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January 17, 2018/by Mao Amis
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Approach, Climate smart investments, News

Moving the money: Climate change adaptation and entrepreneurship

There is an increasing recognition that entrepreneurship plays a critical role in driving climate change adaptation. Recognising that business as-usual can no longer suffice in the sustainability transition, the need for innovation has become extremely important. Business model innovation both for existing and emerging enterprises, offers an opportunity to test new concepts that can drive […]

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October 5, 2017/by Mao Amis
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Approach, Climate smart investments, News

Catalysing systems change through sustainability leadership

On 2nd May 2017, we convened a policy dialogue at the Durban ICC to explore how sustainability leadership can address inequality and poverty alleviation in Africa. The event brought together delegates from industry, academia and industry to review the role of sustainability leadership in addressing inequality, systems change and expanding inclusion to address current and […]

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May 15, 2017/by Mao Amis
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Approach, Collective action (partnership/dialogues) for a Green Economy, News

Today 15th March marks our 5th Anniversary

Today is our 5th anniversary as the African Centre for a Green Economy (AfriCGE), and what an incredible journey it has been. It’s very fulfilling to see what began as an idea on a piece of paper come to fruition. Believe it or not the idea to set up the Centre was first conceived more […]

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March 15, 2017/by Mao Amis
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