Gaylor Montmasson-Clair

Excited to share @Southern_Tr 1st public policy paper, on #criticalminerals #valuechains in Africa, written with @laurenhermanus and @Anthonydane Have a read here: static1.squarespace.com/static/66d875b…

With the @ADB_HQ, @Southern_Tr is proud to support this pioneering endeavour, led by the @DENROfficial and @dole_govph Launch details are to be announced soon, so watch the space!

The Philippines is currently developing its very own Just Transition Framework. Through extensive co-creation processes, the Framework is the product of inclusive, bottom-up co-development. And it is set to be the first JT Framework in Southeast Asia! #justtransitionPH

“Thrilled that Cabinet has approved the SA Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) - we will take this opportunity to leverage and support the massive potential for local manufacturing and job creation in the renewable energy sector sanews.gov.za/south-africa/c…”

SAREM is near the finish line, or should I say the starting blocks of implementation. The #RenewableEnergy Masterplan is as needed as when its process was initiated - if not more. Let's look forward! engineeringnews.co.za/article/graham…

So excited to launch the #renewableenergy digital skills facilitation hub PowerUp, hosted by @ewseta - a key intervention of SAREM It’s live! Check it out here: ewseta.org.za/power-up

SA imports of #solarpanels reached $355 million (R6.4bn) in 2024. That's over $1.6bn in 3 years, or an estimated 9.6GW worth of panels! Yet another reminder of the importance of taking SAREM forward, as emphasised again by DM @SamGrahamMare at @SolarPower_RSA this morning

Dialogue is at the heart of Africa’s critical mineral future. The #CriticalMinerals policy dialogue highlighted the urgency of advancing Africa’s green industrialization by: 💎Building on the potential of the AfCTA, 💎Implementing the Africa Critical Minerals Strategy, 💎Working with Latin America & Asia to strengthen South-South cooperation. Missed the discussion? Catch the livestream here 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=AejHwP…

Happening Now! Power Shift Africa, the .@_AfricanUnion African Minerals Development Centre and .@DevReimagined are hosting a high-level Policy Dialogue on Critical Minerals and Green Industrialization in Gaborone, Botswana! 💡 Theme: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit Towards Green Industrialization 📅 Dates: 25-26 February 2025 📍 Location: Gaborone, Botswana This two-day dialogue has brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from Africa and China to discuss how Africa can leverage its critical energy transition minerals for green industrialization, strengthen partnerships, advance technology transfer and ensure accountability in the energy transition. Stay tuned for insights and key takeaways from this important conversation!

Landmark decision: New coal-fired power generation in SA ruled unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid by the North Gauteng High Court More details here: cer.org.za/news/press-rel…

‘Plan with us, for us’ - @andee_mat investigates the future that stakeholders want to see for SA's proposed Critical Minerals Strategy. See our new #PowerTracker investigation ➡️ bit.ly/3ZiLqqW @ACMsummit @DMRE_ZA @ClimateZA @TIPS__news @NewEconomyHub

SA's Presidency of the @g20org is live! 3 Task Forces announced: - Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality - Food Security - Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development thepresidency.gov.za/remarks-presid…

Excited to share @Southern_Tr 1st public policy paper, on #criticalminerals #valuechains in Africa, written with @laurenhermanus and @Anthonydane Have a read here: static1.squarespace.com/static/66d875b…

What would it take for SA to accelerate #greenindustrialisation? Muhammed Patel and I explore this fundamental question in a new @TIPS__news policy brief Read here: tips.org.za/policy-briefs/…

And another $1 billion of imports of #solarpanel, #inverters and lithium-ion #batteries in SA, in just the 1st nine months of 2024! That's over US$ 11 billion since 2014... The implementation of the SA #renewablenergy Masterplan (SAREM) cannot come soon enough.

Look who is back! Investment in #windenergy in SA is once again on the rise, as depicted by the imports (Q1-Q3) of wind turbines in 2024. This trend must be sustained to break the historical stop-start pattern and drive #greenindustrialisation going forward.

Critical step towards a #justtransition to #emobility in the automotive value chain. Hopefully, the 1st of many (many!) centres in the country. There are about 250 000 mechanics in SA... engineeringnews.co.za/article/chrisn…

Meet our panellists for The Evolving Grid Dynamics in Africa webinar! @RebekahGShirley @Gaylor_MC @BryanMicheni @laiyahaya Join experts as we explore Africa’s energy future and solutions for resilient, interconnected grids across East, West & Southern Africa. 📅 5 Nov 2024 | 15:00 EAT | Zoom 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #EnziIjayoAfricaInitiative #EnergyTransition #AfricanRenewables #GridTransition #sustainableenergy