Global funders back SA’s just energy transition plans but want to see speedy delivery
SA’s just energy transition plans have received strong support from global leaders over the past two weeks, accompanied by calls for the plans to be translated into action without delay.
During her visit last week US treasury secretary Janet Yellen said in a meeting with local and international philanthropic institutions that SA will “need to see concrete action soon to keep up momentum on the Just Energy Transition [JET] Partnership”, repeatedly emphasising the US’s commitment specifically to the “just” part of the JET...
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