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By Hugo Melo

Finding Our 'Just Transition' Away From Coal

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On South Africa’s energy landscape, a vision is taking shape – to not just a move away from burning coal for power but to do so in a way that creates opportunities for those with the most to lose. SRK Consulting is focused on two key aspects of this process: the ongoing development and implementation of best practice in responsible coal mining; and contributing toward an understanding of needs to be met in a just transition to a less carbon-intensive future.

It has been over three years since Eskom announced the imminent closure of five of its coal-fired power stations. This was generally welcomed as one of the necessary steps on the road towards meeting the country’s environmental commitments as a signatory to the Paris Accord.

 

SRK Contributors:

Andrew van Zyl, Norman McGeorge, Ashleigh Maritz, Lisl Fair, Jessica Edwards

 

Read the full article in African Mining Market