The State of Green Technologies in South Africa
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Date
2014
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academy of Science of South Africa
Sponsorship
Department of Science and Technology
Abstract
The report outlines the development, distribution and use of green technologies in energy, water, waste and sanitation in South Africa. Other sectors investigated include industry, mining, agriculture, information and communication technology, health, transport and buildings. The study looked at the South African landscape in terms of policies enabling the development and adoption of green technologies. The report concludes with several recommendations to improve the social and economic environment for research and development in green technologies, and the dissemination and uptake of these technologies.
This report is the result of the deliberations of a panel of eight notable South African and international experts in various fields such as water and waste management, energy and mining. The panel was assisted by a number of researchers. In addition, a public workshop entitled ‘Green Technologies: Drivers, Barriers and Gatekeepers’ was also used as a forum to gather information.
Description
Cite: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2014). The State of Green Technologies in South Africa. [Online] Available at: DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf/0025
Subject
Green economy , Environmental impact , Energy efficiency , Carbon emissions , Innovation , Research and development , Distribution and uptake , Energy , Waste , Water , Buildings , Transport , Business , Industry , Mining , Agriculture , Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , SDG 6 , SDG 7 , SDG 8 , SDG 9 , SDG 11 , SDG 12 , SDG 13 , SDG 15Citation
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2014). The State of Green Technologies in South Africa. [Online] Available at: DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf/0025
Peer review status
Peer-Reviewed