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‘Climate Matters’: A collection of articles from 2014-2024 on Africa and climate change to mark SAIIA’s 90th anniversary

Created 30 Apr 2024 | 11 articles

To mark the founding on 12 May, 1934, of the South African Institute of International Affairs under whose auspices SAJIA is published, readers are invited to enjoy reading this collection of articles from past issues, free to view until the end of June 2024.

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Strengthening Africa’s climate-smart agriculture and food systems through enhanced policy coherence and coordinated action
Romy Chevallier

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 30, Number: 4 (02 Oct 2023)

Published online: 18 Mar 2024
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Beyond the just energy transition narrative: How South Africa can support the AfCFTA to advance climate resilient development
Faizel Ismail

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 30, Number: 2 (03 Apr 2023) The energy transition and green mineral value chains: Challenges and opportunities for Africa and Latin America

Published online: 03 Jul 2023
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Understanding the multilateral negotiations on climate change ahead of COP27: Priorities for the African region
Brian Mantlana & Ademola Oluborode Jegede

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 29, Number: 3 (03 Jul 2022)

Published online: 19 Oct 2022
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The role of international law in promoting transboundary freshwater governance: The UN Watercourses Convention and the Revised SADC Water Protocol
Wanjiku Kaniaru

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 28, Number: 4 (02 Oct 2021)

Published online: 17 Dec 2021
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UNFCCC decision on agriculture: Africa must continue prioritising adaptation in the Talanoa Dialogue and (I)NDC processes
Godwell Nhamo

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 25, Number: 3 (03 Jul 2018)

Published online: 17 Oct 2018
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South Africa’s multiple faces in current climate clubs
Britta Rennkamp & Andrew Marquard

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 24, Number: 4 (02 Oct 2017)

Published online: 05 Feb 2018
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The EU–South Africa Strategic Partnership and global environmental governance: Towards effective multilateralism after Copenhagen?
Camilla Adelle & John Kotsopoulos

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 24, Number: 2 (03 Apr 2017) Reviewing the first decade of the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership

Published online: 06 Jul 2017
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One global deal from Paris 2015: Convergence and contestations on the future climate mitigation agenda
Godwell Nhamo & Senia Nhamo

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 23, Number: 3 (02 Jul 2016)

Published online: 22 Nov 2016
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A Just Transition to a Low Carbon Future in South Africa
edited by Nqobile Xaba and Saliem Fakir, Johannesburg, MISTRA, 2022, 426 pp., $88.00, ISBN 978-1-920690-32-8
Grace Mbungu

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 30, Number: 2 (03 Apr 2023) The energy transition and green mineral value chains: Challenges and opportunities for Africa and Latin America

Published online: 12 Jul 2023
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Transitioning to a Prosperous, Resilient and Carbon-Free Economy: A Guide for Decision-Makers
edited by Kenneth Baldwin, Mark Howden, Michael Smith, Karen Hussey and Peter Dawson, Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press; 1st edition, 2021, pp. 520, $99.99 (hardback), ISBN 9781107118348
Richard Calland

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 30, Number: 2 (03 Apr 2023) The energy transition and green mineral value chains: Challenges and opportunities for Africa and Latin America

Published online: 28 Jul 2023
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Climate Refugees: Global, Local and Critical Approaches
edited by Simon Behrman and Avidan Kent, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2022, 370 pp., £38.99 (paperback), ISBN 978-1-108-82877-2
Rouven Diekjobst

Originally published in South African Journal of International Affairs, Volume: 29, Number: 3 (03 Jul 2022)

Published online: 12 Sep 2022
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