The acceleration of climate change and the rollout of ‘green standards’ and policies pose diverse opportunities, challenges, and risks to developing countries including South Africa. The uncertainty of the opportunities further presents threats and challenges to South Africa’s green re-industrialisation agenda.
This workshop will report on the work of the Industrial Development Think Tank (IDTT) around climate change, ‘just’ transition, and structural transformation, as well as provide reflections from a broader range of stakeholders around these issues. The workshop aims to bring researchers from the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED), the University of WITS, the African Climate Foundation, and the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) as well as policymakers and advisors, and private sector representatives to debate South Africa’s ‘just’ transition strategy and the implications for sustainable industrialisation and industrial policy.
For more information/RSVP: YDavis@thedtic.gov.za