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6 Ago 2024

From mining to renewable energy: Lessons learnt from benefit sharing legislation for a just transition in Africa

Raphael Pouget, Climate Visuals Countdown

The climate crisis necessitates a global transition to renewable energy that is not only fast but also fair: a shift that includes the creation of shared prosperity between state, private sector, and the frontline communities being asked to host vast renewable energy installations and transition mineral mines. This goes beyond traditional corporate social responsibility efforts and compensation for harms – long hallmarks of extractive industries – to direct benefit sharing mechanisms and initiatives for impacted communities, mandated by regulation.

Several countries across Africa are leading the way with legislative frameworks that have the potential to help deliver shared prosperity for the communities whose land and resources are crucial for the energy transition. Now is the moment for governments everywhere to build on the lessons learned from these frameworks to ensure equitable and effective direct benefit-sharing mechanisms with communities are a key element of the just energy transition going forward.

This report examines existing legislative frameworks for benefit sharing from six countries in Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. We analyse the key principles and lessons these legislative frameworks offer, which have the potential to contribute to an energy transition that is equitable, sustainable and just.

Further reading

Shared prosperity models & Indigenous Peoples' leadership for a just transition

News and resources from Indigenous Peoples Rights International and Business & Human Rights Resource Centre exploring the significant opportunity of Indigenous co-ownership of renewable energy projects, for an energy transition that is fast, just and equitable.

Just transition litigation tracking tool

Our database of just transition lawsuits against companies or states for abuse linked to transition mineral mining or the renewable energy sector.

Fast and fair renewable energy for Africa: Lessons from Kenya

This briefing examines Kenyan case studies offering valuable lessons for Africa on achieving a just and rapid renewable energy transition. These cases highlight issues like rights violations, loss of livelihood, and lack of FPIC, leading to protests and project delays. For shared prosperity and sustainable development, renewable energy investors must uphold human rights.