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Energy experts from Southern Africa convened in Lusaka for a three-day workshop to validate the SADC Just Energy Transition framework, emphasizing the urgent need to shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy systems amid climate change challenges. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Mpedi Magosi noted the region's rising electricity demand and reliance on hydropower, while UNECA's Eunice Kamwendo underscored the importance of a robust regional framework to address infrastructure issues and attract investment for a low-carbon transition.