The first two months of the Israel-Gaza war exceeded the individual annual carbon footprints of more than 20 of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations.
The climate crisis is fuelling illnesses such as malaria, cholera and dengue, causing food insecurity, malnutrition, miscarriages, heart ailments and mental health problems
As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.
Universities in Africa need to secure funding for students and build new research collaborations while not excluding our US partners
The money will allow municipalities to rebuild structures damaged by floods, said Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
The 2025 budget reflects a measured outlook on the energy landscape, highlighting progress that has been made and lingering problems
Residents living beside an old mine dump face health problems as floods and heatwaves worsen the dangers of mining pollution
How extreme weather events are amplifying disease risks across the globe
The groundbreaking sanitation technologies are specifically designed to address problems in these communities
Upgrading and repairing infrastructure should be a national priority
A decade later, the implementation of the agreement is struggling to take hold, and disputes over fairness block real progress
Reparations are not only for slavery and colonialism, it’s also for the Global North’s environmental legacy and their disproportionate carbon emissions that harm Africa
Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts
At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for inclusivity in tackling pressing global problems, from geopolitical tensions to climate resilience.
The devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles and other parts of California have highlighted the growing risks associated with climate change. These fires, intensified by prolonged droughts and extreme heat, have led to billions of dollars in damages, forcing the insurance industry to adapt rapidly. While the direct impact of these fires is […]
If we do not speak out against the erosion of rights by authoritarian leaders, anti-rights movements will be emboldened everywhere
Why these invisible organisms generate a significant portion of oxygen, absorb vast amounts of carbon, and purify water
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]
The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates
A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation
Azerbaijan’s commitment to diversifying its economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions mirrors similar aspirations in Africa
Companies must focus on reducing their carbon footprint and run their data centres on renewable energy
The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast
This year Africa’s Green Economic Summit (AGES) will feature 60 diverse projects from over 180 submissions across vital sectors
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria