PROGRAMMES

Key development systems

The EDP works to achieve a better quality of life for all through sustainable development. The EDP enhances the collaborative capabilities of civil society and government to engage in collaborative and adaptive governance within specific key development systems. These key systems -reflected in the EDP’s programmes - abound in opportunities to partner and have a high payoff of collaboration.

Energy Resilience

Infrastructure

Economy

Water Resilience

EDP PROGRAMMES

Energy Resilience

South Africa’s energy challenges require a systems approach that considers issues of inclusivity, safety, economy, and environment, among others. Collaboration across and between spheres of government, civil society and the private sector is crucial for a diversified and decentralised electricity generation system. The EDP brings adaptive partnering solutions for a rapidly changing regulatory environment that strengthen the renewable energy ecosystem and support the ‘just energy transition’.

 

Examples of our work:
Local Just Transition in South Africa

This project convenes municipal leaders and stakeholders through a network, dialogues, and a Community of Practice to drive inclusive, local Just Transitions. It aligns local innovation with national Just Transition goals, in partnership with SALGA, New Economy Hub, and the Africa Climate Foundation.

Visit the learning page to find out more. 
Pursuing net-zero economy transition in South Africa using green hydrogen projects for community development in South Africa

This pilot uses action learning to test and refine a practical toolkit for inclusive community development in green hydrogen projects. Through workshops and reviews, it engages stakeholders to influence policy and strengthen industry practice. Partners include GIZ, toolkit authors, and renewable energy specialists.

View the case study exploring the outcomes and lessons of this project.

Climate-informed economic pathways for South Africa

Using multi-sector dialogues and PCC climate scenarios, this project explores pathways to a socially just, net-zero economy. It translates complex climate scenarios into accessible tools, building consensus among government, business, labour and civil society. Partners include PCC, Isandla Institute, National Business Initiative, and Climate Justice Coalition.

Engage with the case study from this work

Athlone Power Station core team members including CoCT technical project lead Shane Prins. Credit: EDP.  

An SMME representative in Capricorn is running a flexible business model for waste pickers to sort recyclables on site and be paid according to what they collect. Here their sorted materials are being weighed. Credit: Ashraf Hendricks.  

Stakeholders engage at a Climate Change Coalition workshop at the EDP offices. Credit: EDP. 

Insights from this programme