Lebogang Mulaisi of the Presidential Climate Commission used AI to generate this projection for South African women in the just energy transition based on the commission’s research indicators
Public and private entities need to work together to plan for disasters and to implement measures to mitigate the effect of such events
It should serve as a catalyst for meaningful change, galvanising stakeholders across sectors to address such problems
The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues
This obligation arises from human rights, maritime and the customary international law, as well as the Paris Agreement and other climate change treaties and laws
The UN Financing for Development Summit failed to deal with the real issue of funding Asian, African and other countries who are hit hardest by the climate crisis yet contribute least to global warming
People in South America are most likely to say that climate change is behind extreme weather, while people in Africa and North America are less likely to agree
The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, which meets on 9 and 10 July, needs to secure binding commitments to building resilient economies, societies and natural systems
The Gambling Animal offers a sharp, unsettling look at human irrationality, risk-taking and the ecological consequences of gambling with our future
Climate change and peacebuilding is usually dealt with at high levels by governments and international institutions, marginalising those directly affected
As conditions become hotter and drier, they offer critical shelter to other species
South Africa’s strategy for these minerals can support low-carbon economies, essential in tackling the climate crisis that worsens the vulnerability of people and the environment
Misleading marketing allows companies such as Astron Energy, BP, Engen, Sasol, Shell and TotalEnergies to avoid taking measures to address the climate crisis
There is a yawing gap between countries acknowledging the risks and them implementing actions that that are effective
The continent has what is needed to lead the green industrial revolution but it can’t do it without building its trade and investment partnerships
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
South Africa has a shortage of people with the necessary skills to tackle global warming and its damaging effects
Oil spill risks and climate concerns have sparked legal action against the government and the global energy company
For South Africa to maintain its current access to red meat, wool and other livestock products, it must continue to strengthen its biosecurity and revive vaccine manufacturing
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