Countries with the biggest industrialised economies could see an average loss of 8.5% of economic value by 2050, according to an Oxfam analysis
World Environment Day encourages businesses, farmers and manufacturers to develop greener models — for people to consider how they consume
We must act now to secure the world’s oceans as a common good — and prevent catastrophic repercussions, argues Halemariam Desalegn
The pandemic has demonstrated that, when it’s a matter of life and death, we can manage dramatic U-turns in public policy. We must take similarly decisive action now on climate change, rather than later regretting it
The stage has been set for one of the most anticipated climate conferences to address global warming – and targets for the biggest emitters
The shake-up has seen young, feminist and anti-neoliberal voices emerge from the 15 May general election
Opponents claim the reduced metallurgical and energy cluster with a coal-fired power plant will still cause harm to the environment
The country has a national mental health emergency but only a handful of psychiatrists to deal with it
Cave drawings dating back more than 45 000 years are slowly eroding as temperatures and humidity fluctuate
Shareholders at the banks annual general meeting put its East African oil investments on the table
Hague court orders oil giant to cut its carbon emissions including those of its suppliers and users by 45% by 2030
The United Kingdom, this year’s climate change conference host, wants an in-person event, but Covid factors such as travel restrictions and vaccinations may stop people from attending
Addressing the challenges at the intersection of water and climate change must be a collective effort
New International Energy Agency report says policy changes will play pivotal role in reducing greenhouse emissions by 2050
Two environmental organisations have challenged the environment department’s rejection of the appeal against the project
Climate considerations are pressing Standard Bank shareholders to push for the recusal of those with fossil fuel ties.
New research shows unmitigated warming could knock 18% off of global GDP by 2050
The ambitious targets are not set in stone until they are deposited at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year, while legislative processes vary between countries that have stated their mitigation
Mass November die-off in KZN is a sign of how global heating is affecting small animals, researchers warn
The state should focus on the stewardship of the ocean and sustainable use of its resources for economic growth and long-term jobs rather than on the fossil fuel industry
The bank has received praise for setting a more ambitious climate policy than other major local banks, targeting zero fossil fuel exposure by 2045
Environmental groups say the controversial deal means South Africa will be tied to fossil fuels for the next 20 years
South Africa’s latest proposed reduction targets on greenhouse gas emissions, while an improvement on before, do not go far enough to avert a disastrous rise in global temperatures this century.
Should Africa’s largest emitter rely on tree planting initiatives to mitigate?
South Africa’s climate change transition risk is 5.6 on a scale of one to 10, with 10 being the highest
If Earth warms by 3°C, a third of species living on land and about half of endemic marine species will become extinct
The university says it provides a platform for multiple voices to be heard on any issue, including that of a climate denialist
Carbon dioxide levels are now higher than at any time in past 3.6-million years
Less aid and more trade will be the buzz words
With a good business model, the power utility can move to reliable, cost-effective clean energy, says the International Institute for Sustainable Development
The Somali federal government and federal states must integrate climate risks into their security planning. This will enhance their ability to prevent climate-related violence
The recent blockchain boom has been followed by concerns over its impact on the environment