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Environment and Climate Justice
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Environment and Climate Justice

Climate change has implications for society and the global economy. Dealing with climate change while ensuring our energy security is particularly complex. Our Faculty has the opportunity to lead in this respect and to offer insights from law, economics, public policy and business for a sustainable and equitable transition.

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With over 90% of South Africans exposed to harmful particle pollution, the battle for clean air has reached a critical point. Read more in our climate justice newsletter as we unpack the hard choices behind South Africa’s energy future.

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In the spotlight

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Professor Tracy-Lynn Field | Chair in Earth Justice and Stewardship

A platform for impactful and sustained research, human capacity development and public advocacy relating to water, climate change, energy and nature transitions.

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Programmes

Environmental Law textbook
Environmental Law
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Environmental and Energy Economics
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Energy Leadership

In the news

Column: Ensuring a just energy transition is complex | Imraan Valodia and Julia Taylor. An energy transition involves shifting away from coal-powered electricity generation, as well as the use of other fossil fuels such as oil and gas, which we rely on for transport and various industrial processes.

Building state capacity for a just energy transition | Mariana Mazzucato and Mzukisi Qobo. To maintain its credibility, the Just Transition Framework must be translated into meaningful action in 2023, including a sustained commitment to bold goals and investments to bolster government’s capabilities

OPINION | Accountants can help save the planet | Kurt Sartorius The accountancy profession in South Africa has an opportunity to become a global leader to address climate change by initiating long-term corporate climate change projects.

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