Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)
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PARI is an African research institute affiliated to the University of Johannesburg and Wits University, providing new and original social science research, advocacy and implementation support for South Africa, the global South and beyond.
International Webinar | Consultative Discussion on Financing Grid Modernization for Renewable Energy Integration in Coal-Dependent Economies 🗓️ 7 August ⏰ 10am – 11:30am (SAST) 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @inettt.bsky.social
The report draws attention to the key issues most relevant to South Africa’s situation that have not been sufficiently considered in the country’s adaptation plans. Read the full report: pari.org.za/report-clima...
Climate Adaptation, Justice and Equity: Conceptualising a ‘Just Adaptation’ in South Africa presents a detailed analysis of the linkages between climate change, poverty and development, and critically applies that analysis to South Africa’s current climate adaptation strategies.
The report draws attention to the key issues most relevant to South Africa’s situation that have not been sufficiently considered in the country’s adaptation plans. Read the full report: pari.org.za/report-clima...
Climate Adaptation, Justice and Equity: Conceptualising a ‘Just Adaptation’ in South Africa presents a detailed analysis of the linkages between climate change, poverty and development, and critically applies that analysis to South Africa’s current climate adaptation strategies.
The report draws attention to the key issues most relevant to South Africa’s situation that have not been sufficiently considered in the country’s adaptation plans. Read the full report: pari.org.za/report-clima...
Climate Adaptation, Justice and Equity: Conceptualising a ‘Just Adaptation’ in South Africa presents a detailed analysis of the linkages between climate change, poverty and development, and critically applies that analysis to South Africa’s current climate adaptation strategies.
'Municipal purchases of power generated by existing behind-the-meter solar installations (solar panels, inverters and battery storage) that has already been funded by residents could provide a relatively quick and easy initial part of a solution, particularly in metro areas.' — Tracy Ledger
The report draws attention to the key issues most relevant to South Africa’s situation that have not been sufficiently considered in the country’s adaptation plans. Read the full report: pari.org.za/report-clima...
Climate Adaptation, Justice and Equity: Conceptualising a ‘Just Adaptation’ in South Africa presents a detailed analysis of the linkages between climate change, poverty and development, and critically applies that analysis to South Africa’s current climate adaptation strategies.
Land, Energy and Justice workshop | Renewable Energy & Land: Governance, Justice & Opportunity Land Governance programme lead, Dr Gaynor Paradza, will reflect on their current research at this workshop. Dates: 10am-5pm Monday 22nd June and 9.15am-3.30pm Tuesday 23rd June 2026
In today’s JHB Urban Crisis Seminar, Nomsa Mbatha reflected on the emergence and growth of the Yeoville Bellevue Civic Movement, a community-led initiative formed in response to the severe load rotation and service delivery failures affecting Yeoville.
National workshop on extended urbanisation in former homeland areas: Context and policy implications Dr Gaynor Paradza and Daniel Sher from our Land Governance programme will reflect on their current research. Date: Friday, 19 June 2026 Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Joburg Urban Crisis Seminar on 18 May 1-3pm Civil society engagement with local government: Yeoville Bellevue Civic Movement by Nomsa Mbatha Register to join in person: forms.gle/4iewADQWnHwf... Or to attend online: pari.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
PARI researchers attended a Civil Society Working Group on State Capture (CSWG) workshop to debate proposals contained in the NACAC Report.
Find the Guide for local government at pari.org.za/land-and-the...
Find the Guide for local government at pari.org.za/land-and-the...
At this week’s JHB Urban Crisis Seminar, Luyanda Hlatshwayo reflected on the work of the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), a mass democratic movement of reclaimers organising to protect livelihoods, challenge stigma, and reshape how waste is governed. pari.org.za/pari-urban-c...
The final episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is now out on all major podcasting platforms. Episode 10: The final episode of the series reveals that the challenge of the Just Transition is not simply about how South Africa moves away from coal,
Find the Guide for local government at pari.org.za/land-and-the...
The final episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is now out on all major podcasting platforms. Episode 10: The final episode of the series reveals that the challenge of the Just Transition is not simply about how South Africa moves away from coal,
The final episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is now out on all major podcasting platforms. Episode 10: The final episode of the series reveals that the challenge of the Just Transition is not simply about how South Africa moves away from coal,
The final episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out tomorrow, the 13th of May on all major podcasting platforms. Episode 10: The final episode of the series reveals that the challenge of the Just Transition is not simply about how South Africa moves away from coal,
Part 6 of Surviving on Four Buckets is now live Watch part 6: pari.org.za/watch-surviv... Video produced by: Mahlatse Rampedi, PARI Ntokozo Ndhlovu, PARI #johannesburgwater #watercrisis #joburgwatercrisis
A bonus episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out now on all major podcasting platforms. Listen to the episode here: pari.org.za/podcast-just... Host: Tasneem Essop Guests: Nonhlanhla Mathibela, Researcher, PARI Murial Kwena, Researcher, PARI
Part 6 of Surviving on Four Buckets is now live Watch part 6: pari.org.za/watch-surviv... Video produced by: Mahlatse Rampedi, PARI Ntokozo Ndhlovu, PARI #johannesburgwater #watercrisis #joburgwatercrisis
Joburg Urban Crisis Seminar on 14 May 1-3pm Civil society engagement with local government: African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) by Luyanda Hlatswhayo pari.org.za/pari-urban-c... Register to join in person: forms.gle/Fz8sGATkprbY... or to attend online: pari.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The 9th episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out on all major podcasting platforms. Tap the link to listen: pari.org.za/podcast-just... Guests: Dr. Sithembile Mbete, Executive Director, PARI Dr. Tracy Ledger, Just Transition Programme Lead, PARI
The 9th episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out on all major podcasting platforms. Tap the link to listen: pari.org.za/podcast-just... Guests: Dr. Sithembile Mbete, Executive Director, PARI Dr. Tracy Ledger, Just Transition Programme Lead, PARI
The 9th episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out on all major podcasting platforms. Tap the link to listen: pari.org.za/podcast-just... Guests: Dr. Sithembile Mbete, Executive Director, PARI Dr. Tracy Ledger, Just Transition Programme Lead, PARI