South Africa – Interparliamentary Dialogue: Moving from fossil fuels to renewables

1. Overview

The COP29 Parliamentary Dialogue brought together parliamentary representatives from Mozambique, South Africa, and Namibia, alongside stakeholders, and policy advocates. The conference focused on Africa’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, emphasizing a just transition and collaborative climate action.

2. Objectives

The dialogue aimed to:

• Discuss Africa’s unique energy challenges and opportunities.
• Address the financial and environmental impacts of fossil fuel dependence.
• Foster collaboration on policies supporting sustainable energy transitions.
• Integrate human rights and economic resilience in energy policy frameworks.