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Balancing energy demands and environmental goals

Alecia Pienaar, Counsel in the Environmental Law sector, was recently featured in the Sunday Times Supplement, where she discussed 'Balancing energy demands and environmental goals.'

4 Aug 2025 1 min read Article

Alecia touches on South Africa’s deep reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation that has long complicated its energy transition narrative, making it difficult to balance energy security, socioeconomic priorities, and environmental protection.

She explains that recent developments do however suggest a shift toward a more pragmatic approach, potentially bridging the long-standing divide between energy transition goals and the constitutional right to a healthy environment.

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