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G r e e n<br />
<strong>Economy</strong><br />
journal<br />
GREEN RECOVERY<br />
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy of South<br />
Africa cannot be overstated. It represents a significant decline not<br />
just to the South African economy but to the global economy as<br />
a whole. In the midst of all the negative economic outlooks there<br />
is good reason to be optimistic about the future in paraphrasing<br />
Winston Churchill’s, never waste a good crisis sentiment.<br />
There is an opportunity afforded by the present crisis, to<br />
catalyse the transition towards a resilient sustainable future, and<br />
to build things back better than before. And through this time, we<br />
can’t forget that the environmental and socio-economic crisis is<br />
much larger than the health pandemic we are facing now.<br />
In view of these crises generated by the Covid-19 pandemic,<br />
numerous voices are emerging from all areas of society<br />
suggesting we use this moment of recovery as an opportunity<br />
to drive the transition to a new socio-economic model that is<br />
climate-friendly, resilient, sustainable and inclusive. This is what<br />
is known as the <strong>Green</strong> Recovery.<br />
In this edition we have gathered insights from sustainability<br />
experts on what this green recovery opportunity looks like for<br />
South Africa. Our expert contributors provide insights on key<br />
green economic recovery opportunities that are taking shape<br />
as the local and global economy rushes to get back to its feet in<br />
the Building it back better special report.<br />
During the next decade, green buildings represent a significant<br />
low-carbon investment opportunity in emerging markets such<br />
as South Africa – currently estimated at $24.7 trillion by 2030<br />
by the World Bank. Lisa Reynolds, the new CEO of the <strong>Green</strong><br />
Building Council South Africa, unpacks these opportunities for<br />
our readers. Reynolds is no stranger to kick-starting what would<br />
be initially deemed as an impossible task having built her strong<br />
sustainability career on making the impossible seem possible!<br />
Going into Women’s Month, I am also encouraged that my fellow<br />
sustainability colleagues are actively taking up space in positions<br />
of leadership in driving the sustainability agenda in society and<br />
in the renewable sector. Karen de Bruyn, Head of Development,<br />
G7 Renewable Energies, and co-founder of #WEConnect, tells us<br />
how their networking platform acts as a lever for women working<br />
in the renewable energy across South Africa.<br />
Given the strong editorial contributions by the women<br />
leaders in this edition it can be said it is the women that are<br />
taking us to a green recovery with great urgency!<br />
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REFORMS Is the green economy the bridge to recovery?<br />
REPORT Building it back better<br />
ENERGY The need for the implementation of IRP 2019<br />
WATER Wash for human protection<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> <strong>41</strong> | 2020<br />
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