South Africa and Germany work together to enhance their roles as regional front-runners and role models for implementing their energy transitions and creating secure, environmentally friendly, and economically successful energy systems.
We support high-level political dialogue, facilitate B2G and fertile business environments, facilitate exchange of best-practices and communicate about the German and South African energy transitions.
Highlights
Through the joint efforts of South African and German actors, our partnership continues to enhance bilateral exchanges and supports the transformation of our energy systems.
What We Can Do For You
SUPPORT POLICY DIALOGUE
We prepare and facilitate high-level intergovernmental meetings on energy matters in Germany and South Africa and support the implementation of agreed activities.
ADVISE DECISION MAKERS
With our unique energy expertise we provide political consultancy services on strategically relevant topics, including continuous counselling as well as preparing studies, analyses, workshops, and trainings.
CONNECT BUSINESS AND POLITICS
We build bridges between politics and business and help you make your position heard in the partnership countries. Work with us and enhance your business in the policy arena.
ENHANCE COMMUNICATION
Clear communication makes undertakings being understood and supported. We support our partners with professional online and offline communication services on the Energiewende in both countries.
There's more private money now being invested in renewable energy than in traditional sources.
Events
Partners
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
The central task of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is to reinvigorate the social market economy, allowing it to stay innovative in the long term and strengthen Germany’s social fabric. The Ministry has the legal, administrative and coordinating mandate to fulfill this mission, e.g. in the area of energy.
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Republic of South Africa
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMR) is responsible for ensuring exploration, development, processing, utilisation and management of South Africa's energy sources.
Implemented by
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work. It is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas.