South African Groups Demand Fossil Fuel Investments Be Tested Against Water Demands
What happened
Environmental advocates, including Dr Jonty Cogger and Paul Wani Lado of the Centre for Environmental Rights, argue that a just energy transition in South Africa must test proposed fossil fuel investments against their water demands. This scrutiny is heightened by the risks associated with El Niño, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country.
Why it matters
The Centre for Environmental Rights notes that the national energy debate often overlooks the strain fossil fuel infrastructure puts on scarce water resources. They argue that plans to expand fossil fuel infrastructure require closer scrutiny due to climate change and growing water demand.
Who's involved
- South AfricaThe country where the energy and water resource debate is taking place.
- Centre for Environmental RightsThe nonprofit organization advocating for environmental accountability in South Africa.
- El NiñoThe climate pattern linked to increased drought and unpredictable rainfall in the region.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- EskomSpeculative
Eskom might face regulatory action forcing scrutiny of fossil fuel investments and water usage.
- South AfricaSpeculative
South Africa might face regulatory action requiring proposed fossil fuel investments to be tested against water demands.
- National TreasurySpeculative
National Treasury might face requirements to re-evaluate the risk and costs associated with fossil fuel investments.
- Southern AfricaSpeculative
Southern Africa might see increased regional investment risk due to regulatory pressure on fossil fuels in South Africa.
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Centre for Environmental Rights
nonprofit organization in Cape Town, South Africa
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El Niño
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