Report
Public Perceptions and Attitudes Relating to Climate Change and the Just Transition in South Africa
South Africa is a frontrunner of the just transition movement, but little is known about public perceptions towards the just transition in-country. This report presents the first nationally representative survey on the just transition in South Africa and helps to fill a critical knowledge gap on the level of understanding and public support for policy change.
The survey aimed to assess the following: awareness of and concern about climate change; personal experience with extreme weather events; perception of responsibility for addressing climate change; awareness of the general concept of the energy transition and familiarity with the term ‘just transition’ specifically; support for the transition away from coal towards renewable energy and perceived impacts of such a shift; support for various policy measures to mitigate against negative impacts of the transition; and perceptions of who should be involved in and responsible for the transition.
This report provides high-level national results of the findings, and serve as a critical baseline on South African public attitudes and perceptions towards the just transition.
Related Posts
Stay Informed and Engaged
Subscribe to the Just Energy Transition in Coal Regions Knowledge Hub Newsletter
Receive updates on just energy transition news, insights, knowledge, and events directly in your inbox.