The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) will launch two flagship publications addressing 1) BRICS Climate and Just Energy Transitions, and 2) Renewable Energy-led Industrialisation in Africa.
The Special Reports for this dual launch result from participatory and multi-phase research involving systems mapping, policy innovation labs, strategic dialogues and interviews.
The BRICS Climate and Just Energy Transitions Report offers a comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of how BRICS countries can lead equitable, inclusive, well financed and coordinated climate and energy transitions, amid a rapidly evolving global geopolitical landscape. It proposes recommendations to strengthen BRICS knowledge and actor networks and to improve finance flows.
The African Union Renewable Energy-led Industrialisation Report identifies systemic intervention points and adaptive policies to drive transformative change for African countries. Using Egypt as a case-study, it offers a model strategic framework for embedding innovation and anticipatory governance to scale Africa’s renewable energy-led industrialisation.
The launch invites policymakers, researchers, civil society, business and multilateral partners to explore the key findings and recommendations presented.
This dual project launch, ahead of critical climate negotiations globally and in Africa, seeks to catalyse foresight and preparedness, as well as enhance collaboration and action among BRICS and African stakeholders. These SAIIA reports support proactive leadership for equitable climate, energy and industrialisation futures for Africa, the Global South and the world.
Moderator:
- Dr Njeri Mwagiru, Senior Researcher, Futures Programme SAIIA
Presenters:
- Alex Benkenstein, Head of Programme, Climate and Natural Resources Programme, SAIIA
- Deon Cloete, Head of Programme, Futures Programme, SAIIA
- Kirsten Pearson, Researcher, Climate and Natural Resources Programme, SAIIA
- Letitia Jentel, Senior Programme Manager and Researcher, Futures Programme, SAIIA
We look forward to your attendance and participation.