Building leadership for a people-centered just transition
Social Performance
All of a company’s interactions, activities, and outcomes that can affect – positively or negatively its asset level stakeholders (host communities, local and regional government, industry/business, civil society, and so on).
Theory of Change
We believe that a just, inclusive, and sustainable energy future is essential for the prosperity of South Africa and the African continent. Our Theory of Change drives our commitment to catalysing credible, equitable energy transitions by working alongside communities, stakeholders and policy leaders to unlock solutions that empower the ecosystem.
Our Programme Areas
Convene
Convene Renewable Energy Ecosystem Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships
Learn
Build Renewable Energy Social Performance Capacity
Research
Generate Social Performance Knowledge and Research
Innovate
Develop Community-Based Models for Positive Impact
Advocate
Advocate for and Communicate Social Performance Good Practice
Our Values
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Latest News
Welcome Peliswa to the INSPIRE team!
Join us in welcoming Peliswa, our new Governance and Operations Officer
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Webinar Recap: Continental Practitioner Study on Advancing Social Performance in Renewable Energy Projects
Learn more about the webinar launch of our new report on Social Performance across Africa
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Southern Transitions Convening: Offshore Wind and Just Transitions
In February 2026, Southern Transitions and the Institute for Public Policy Research convened a diverse group of thinkers, researchers and…
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Open Invitation: Postgraduate Researcher
New Research Grant: A brief on the legal and policy environment of communal owned land – prospects for land justice…
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Contributing to the ENGAGE! Just Energy Transition (JET) Champions Programme
Read about out recent contribution to the Just Energy Transition Champions Programme developed by Cultiver
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Launching the Continental Practitioner Study on Advancing Social Performance in Renewable Energy Projects
Inviting all practitioners, researchers and energy sector stakeholders to the launch of our new report exploring how social performance is…
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Communal Land, Renewable Energy and the Just Transition: Why Governance – Not Land Alone – Determines Success
Authors: Dr. Holle Linnea Wlokas (Managing Director, INSPIRE), Anda Mtshintsho (Project Officer, INSPIRE), and Methuli Mbanjwa (Co-founder and Director, Forethought…
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Reflections from the BHRC-INSPIRE Workshop at the Alternative Mining Indaba 2026
In collaboration with The Business and Human Rights Centre we hosted a Workshop titled “From Responsibility to Real Ownership.” Read…
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Welcome to our new Board Members
Join us in welcoming two new members to the INSPIRE Board, Arai Monteforte and Thomas Garner
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Welcome Juanita to the JustRE team
Join us in welcoming Juanita as she steps into the role of JustRE International Network Coordinator
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