Busisipho Siyobi
Busisipho Siyobi is a public policy researcher with a focus on the intersection of mineral resource governance and climate change in Southern Africa. Her research focuses on advancing the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and social performance within the extractive industries and shaping climate change response strategies that foster sustainability. She leads a programme team in developing and executing the research strategy on mineral resource governance and climate change. She works closely with civil society, industry, and international organisations in this capacity to promote good governance, transparency, and accountability to enable sustainable investment and development. Busisipho holds a Master of Philosophy in Public Policy from the University of Cape Town.
Critical minerals strategy crucial for clean energy

Critical minerals strategy crucial for clean energy

Securing future supply of critical minerals is increasingly important in the world’s quest for a lower carbon future. The global economy requires cleaner energy to reduce the adverse effects of our ecological and climate crisis. This crisis is primarily driven by...

Climate Change Act and the role of local government

Climate Change Act and the role of local government

South Africa’s response to addressing climate change has come full circle with the passing of the Climate Change Act in July 2024. This breakthrough comes at a time when South Africa is warming by approximately 0.2°C per decade, contributing to climate impacts ranging...

Gas plan is a regional opportunity

Gas plan is a regional opportunity

In the wake of South Africa cementing itself as a coalition nation — through forming a government of national unity — attention is focused on re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce a new cabinet. The new ministers will pick up from where the sixth democratic...

SA private sector boosts renewables

SA private sector boosts renewables

Another Energy Action Plan progress update was delivered by South African Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, this month (Nov 2023). It has been reported that policy and technical milestones have been achieved, particularly regarding financing to expand...

The wild cost of oil exploration: Operation Shell

The wild cost of oil exploration: Operation Shell

​Recent significant oil and gas discoveries seen in the Karoo Basin and the Wild Coast of South Africa have sparked a national debate that raised questions about climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the potential negative impact on local ecologies and...

Africa must reverse the resource curse 

Africa must reverse the resource curse 

The African continent has an abundance of minerals that could drive the just energy transition – if governments and investors get it right.  Last month, the South African delegation at the World Economic Forum affirmed that the country is ready to partner with the...

Busisipho Siyobi
Busisipho Siyobi is a public policy researcher with a focus on the intersection of mineral resource governance and climate change in Southern Africa. Her research focuses on advancing the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and social performance within the extractive industries and shaping climate change response strategies that foster sustainability. She leads a programme team in developing and executing the research strategy on mineral resource governance and climate change. She works closely with civil society, industry, and international organisations in this capacity to promote good governance, transparency, and accountability to enable sustainable investment and development. Busisipho holds a Master of Philosophy in Public Policy from the University of Cape Town.