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
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