The Kyoto Protocol made history in 1997 as the first major international effort to slow climate change.

Energy is essential for the functioning of any modern economy. South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) does the vital job of maintaining that energy supply.

South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is the country’s long-term energy plan until 2030. It became official government policy in October 2019.

The Independent Power Producers (IPP) procurement programme is part of the South African government’s answer to its energy generation shortage.

A carbon footprint is the number of greenhouse gases emitted through a person, business or even a country’s activities. These greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and methane.

The South African government’s commitment to fast-track water use licence applications is good news for independent power producers, a law firm says.