Balancing equity and sustainability in South Africa’s carbon tax policy
南アフリカの炭素税政策における公平性と持続可能性のバランス (AI 翻訳)
Saajidah Adam, Tasneem Gathoo
🤖 gxceed AI 要約
日本語
本研究は、南アフリカの炭素税政策（2019年導入）をSWOT分析により評価。政策は排出削減と再生可能エネルギー投資に貢献する一方、低所得層や炭素依存産業への保護策の不足、透明性の欠如が課題。途上国向けの政策改善と国際的資金調達の必要性を指摘。
English
This study conducts a SWOT analysis of South Africa's carbon tax policy (implemented in 2019). It finds the policy contributes to emission reductions and renewable energy investment but lacks transparency and protection for low-income households and carbon-intensive industries. Recommendations include targeted programs and international funding for developing countries.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本の炭素税・GX政策（2023年GX推進法、2028年からの排出量取引制度）の設計において、途上国事例の公平性・社会的影響への配慮は参考になる。ただし南アフリカ固有の文脈が強く、直接適用は困難。
In the global GX context
This paper provides a developing-country perspective on carbon tax design, highlighting equity and sustainability trade-offs. While South Africa-specific, it offers lessons for global carbon pricing discussions, especially for emerging economies balancing climate goals with social protection.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides a structured SWOT analysis framework for evaluating carbon tax policies in developing countries.
🏢実務担当者:Offers insights on policy design improvements, such as transparency and targeted support for vulnerable groups.
🏛政策担当者:Highlights the need for international cooperation and funding mechanisms tailored to developing countries.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Carbon taxes were introduced to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on the environment to achieve various United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. South Africa’s carbon tax policy, implemented in 2019, demonstrates a positive contribution to reducing carbon emissions and promoting investment in renewable energy. However, the success of the carbon tax policy is contingent upon its effectiveness in mitigating both the socio-economic and environmental challenges faced by the country. The main objective of this study is to perform a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the carbon tax policy to ensure that the current policy promotes sustainable development while addressing the socio-economic and environmental challenges in South Africa. A qualitative documentary analysis, in the form of a narrative literature review is conducted. The findings of this study offer relevant guidance for South Africa, Africa, and other developing countries to consider in the development or enhancement of their carbon tax policies. The analysis revealed that the current policy should be improved by being more transparent and specific programmes should be established to support the investment in renewable energy. Further active policies and plans should be in place to protect middle and low-income households and industries that are heavily reliant on carbon. In addition, the South African government needs to engage with foreign counterparts to raise funding and devise solutions specifically catered for developing countries.
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- openalex https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03144-6first seen 2026-05-05 19:13:13
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