Cabinet approves Just Transition Framework for implementation

Cabinet has approved the Just Transition Framework, which was published by the Presidential Climate Commission in July following extensive consultation, for implementation and has indicated that a detailed implementation plan will be developed for integration into government planning and budgeting. The framework includes an estimate that South Africa will require at least $250-billion over the next three decades to transform its energy system and at least $10-billion to support workers and communities with compensation, retraining, relocation, and rehabilitation of regions and communities.