Is there the political will to implement it effectively or is it a smokescreen intended to placate local and global stakeholders while maintaining the status quo?
People’s livelihoods depend on the coffee industry, but climate change is changing weather patterns, introducing or increasing pests and diseases and disrupting where the plants can be grown
The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response
Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term
South Africa is a country with serious climate risks, and the bill would be a crucial step in response to these
There is growing evidence that termites have a substantial but still poorly understood role in the carbon cycle
There is an opportunity to re-imagine colleges that are responsive and relevant
National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response
Limiting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience can improve the everyday lives and experiences of South Africans