The 25th Global Conference on Environmental Taxation (GCET25) takes place 18–20 September 2024 at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), near Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by Stellenbosch University Business School, GCET25 convenes global experts to advance practical solutions for climate action through environmental taxation and market-based instruments.
Theme: Towards a Just Energy Transition
Under the banner “Towards a just energy transition – perspectives from the North and South”, GCET25 arrives on the African continent for the first time. The programme bridges Global North–South dialogue, focusing on equitable carbon pricing, revenue recycling, industrial competitiveness, and social protection—at a moment when, as the IPCC reminds us, “humanity is at a crossroads.”
Why GCET Matters
- Established forum: Held annually since 2000, GCET is the leading interdisciplinary platform on environmental taxation and green fiscal reform.
- Policy to practice: Sessions translate research into deployable tools for ministries, cities, utilities, and businesses.
- Networking: Build partnerships for pilots, publications, and regional implementation labs.
Venue & Experience
STIAS offers modern seminar rooms, collaborative spaces, and tranquil gardens—ideal for workshops, roundtables, and focused writing. Stellenbosch’s walkable town centre, vineyards, and accommodation options make travel logistics simple for delegates.
Keynotes & Featured Voices
- Saliem Fakir – African Climate Change Foundation
- Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmad – Federal Board of Revenue, Pakistan
- Nthabiseng Moleko – Stellenbosch University Business School
- Karen Bosman – Wesgro, South Africa
Awards & Recognition
Kreiser Award for Environmental Taxation: Annual honour for outstanding contributions to environmental taxation and economic instruments (past recipients include Frank Convery, Aldo Ravazzi Douvan, and Paul Ekins).
Young Researcher Award: Open to candidates under 35 (as of 1 April 2024) with accepted abstracts—supporting next-generation scholarship and innovative empirical work.
Who Should Attend
- Policy makers designing carbon taxes and ETS frameworks
- Researchers, students, and think tanks advancing green fiscal policy
- Industry, finance, and city leaders piloting just transition projects
Plan Your GCET25
Confirm registration, programme updates, and travel tips via the official channels. Secure accommodation early and prepare abstracts, case studies, or pilot proposals to maximise engagement. GCET25 in Stellenbosch is your opportunity to turn climate ambition into equitable, implementable policy.
