How can we ensure a just transition away from coal that puts people and communities at its centre? This guiding question brought changemakers from coal regions around the world to Pretoria, South Africa, for knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning. Delegates from Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—representing governments, trade unions, civil society, and the coal sector—shared their experiences, discussing both the successes and challenges in advancing just transition efforts.
Representatives from South Africa’s regional and national governments presented the country’s just transition approach, focusing on the significance of community engagement across coal-dependent regions like Mpumalanga. Labour voices stressed the importance of effective consultation and the role of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) for economic diversification.
By fostering meaningful dialogue, the forum strengthened collaboration on implementing successful just transitions across the Global South.
For summaries, key learnings, and recordings, please stay tuned to the JET Knowledge Hub.
Date
14 – 15 October, 2024
Time
9 am – 12 pm
Location
Hybrid: Pretoria, South Africa & online
Contact Person
Name: Philipp Schattenmann
Email: philipp.schattenmann@giz.de
Position: Project Director
Project name: Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition (IKI JET)
