Aim 1: Identify policies linking to Just Energy Transition and Decarbonization Objective 1: Comparison of policies in high and middle-income countries Methodology 1: Lit review/ surveys

Aim 2: Comparison of South Africa and other countries including barriers and drivers Objective 2: Compare and lessons learned Methodology: Review, and mapping of policies with critical analysis Aim 1: Identify policies linking to Just Energy Transition and Decarbonization Objective 1: Comparison of policies in high and middle-income countries Methodology 1: Lit review/ surveys Aim 2: Comparison of South Africa and other countries include barriers and drivers Objective 2: Compare and lessons learned Methodology: Review, mapping of policies with critical analysis

Aim 3: Mapping strategic plans with Waste energy Objective 3: Create a waste-to-energy policy matrix (this is done) Methodology: Lit review, mapping, stakeholder engagement

Aim 4: Create a framework/pathway for implementation Objective: framework Methodology: Matrix showing barriers with maps (maps to be done this week) Some context: I am submitting my Ph.D. by papers on the 20th of November 2023, three chapters including the three papers above that need to be sent to Elsevier Energy reviews by 6th November, I have most information in draft format. I need assistance restructuring and writing the information more scientifically but also creating a narrative. Paper 1: Comparison of Waste to Energy Policies Paper

2: Focus on South Africa’s waste energy policies by looking at Aims 1, 2, and 3

Paper 3: Discuss Aim 4 which will be a results paper on how the legislation impacts the metros (I am working on the results maps this week) Please let me know if a call is required to explain/advise further so I can get a quote and understand what can be done as I understand the timing is limited. Thank you Kind Regards, Keristena Grewan Mapping strategic plans with Waste-to-energy

Objective 3: Create a waste-to-energy policy matrix (this is done) Methodology: Lit review, mapping, stakeholder engagement