RADE - KAS REMENA

Due to the effects of climate change, the energy transition is becoming an absolute necessity. But this dynamism only makes sense if it aims to correct the extraversion of the continent's energy system, to achieve universal access to modern energy and, above all, to abandon fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy. 

It is in this context that the present issue of the African Journal of Environmental Law is devoted to the theme "renewable energies, energy transition and climate issues in African law".

In the first part, the interactions between the triptych "renewable energy, energy transition and climate issues" are analyzed through the prism of several national legislations. The legislative and institutional framework put in place in these countries reflects a desire to sustainably transform all energy sectors, from production to final consumption, and to limit greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat global warming.

The second part brings together studies that highlight the emergence of a sub-regional energy law. Indeed, States are beginning to realize the need to cooperate in order to provide a supranational response to the energy issue. Although things are still in their infancy, developments give cause for optimism, especially when one considers that ECOWAS, for example, has already adopted a protocol on energy since January 2003.

The various contributions contained in this volume were the subject of a virtual symposium, held on June 3 and 4, 2021, during which the authors were able to exchange, share their experiences, and deepen certain aspects of their articles, which are reflected in the synthesis report.

KAS REMENA is pleased to present this volume that addresses a topic that is at the forefront of the debate. In partnership with RADE, these contributions aim to democratize access to knowledge related to the concept of energy transition and to highlight practices widely adopted by countries in the region and their impact on climate change efforts and resulting resilience.