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Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar
4th November 2024 There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Many argue that... →
South African oil group seeks to amend new law to woo investors
By: Bloomberg 4th November 2024 Some oil explorers are “not satisfied” with South Africa’s long-awaited rules for the industry that were signed into law last month by President... →
Commodity Markets Outlook, October 2024
1st November 2024 Commodity prices are expected to decrease by 5 percent in 2025 and 2 percent in 2026. The projected declines are led by oil prices but tempered by... →
Green hydrogen auctions: A guide to design
1st November 2024 The benefits of green hydrogen go beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen can enable green industrialisation, energy independence,... →
The COP29 South African Youth Statement
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 31st October 2024 The COP29 South African Youth Statement highlights the voices of the youth from across the country who see the future of a cleaner, greener South... →
Draft Petroleum Products Bill published for public comment emphasises energy security and sustainable growth
30th October 2024 On 21 October 2024, the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) was published in the Government Gazette in South Africa. The draft Bill will regulate... →
SA: Nonceba Mhlauli: Address by Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on the occasion of the UNDP OFS Roundtable, Pretoria (28/10/2024)
29th October 2024 Speaking recently at the Inaugural Just Energy Transition (JET) Municipal Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated that rapid, sustainable... →
Polluters must pay: how COP29 can make this a reality
28th October 2024 The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding... →
