FRAMEWORK FOR A JUST TRANSITION (REVISED)

The Framework for a Just Transition (Revised) serves as a vital strategic guide for South Africa’s shift toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Produced by the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), this framework provides the necessary coordination and coherence for just transition planning across the country. It establishes a shared vision, guiding principles, and clear policy arrangements to ensure that the move to a greener economy improves the livelihoods of all South Africans—particularly the poor, women, youth, and those in vulnerable sectors—while mitigating transition-related risks.

Key highlights of the resource include:

*Core Principles: The framework is underpinned by three essential concepts: distributive justice (ensuring fair allocation of risks and opportunities), restorative justice (addressing historical damages and inequities), and procedural justice (empowering workers and communities to define their own futures). *Sectoral Focus: It offers an analysis of high-risk value chains, including coal, the automotive industry, agriculture, and tourism, outlining potential impacts and opportunities for economic diversification and job creation through the green economy. *Policy Recommendations: The guide identifies critical policy areas, such as human resource development and skills training, industrial innovation, and social protection measures, to support those affected by sectoral shifts. *Governance and Finance: It outlines roles for national and sub-national government and identifies strategies for mobilising the significant financial capital needed to transform energy systems and build long-term economic resilience.

Designed for all social partners across the country, this document functions as a foundational organising frame. By putting people at the centre of the climate response, it aims to replace uncoordinated efforts with a unified national approach to achieving a just and equitable future.