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
The IMF and World Bank should use the crisis to divert cash to Global South countries to ease the effects of climate change
The decision to use Turkey’s floating power plants locks the country into fossil fuels for 20 years
Marketing experts need to apply the human behaviour-change techniques they have mastered to convince everyone to start looking after the Earth
In this time of disaster, caused by a zero-sum approach to politics, economics and life, a Buddhist belief in the sacredness of all may save humankind
Global warming may force changes in some South African outdoor initiation ceremonies, as record heat poses risks for the summer season
In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows
Forest elephants are on the brink of extinction and savanna elephants are now classified as endangered
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
Those who tell the truth should be cared for by the law, but they aren’t
Shareholder engagement on climate-crisis risks is an proving effective tactic to bring about change
Climate change not only affects the nutritional value of food crops, but also leaves the food supply system vulnerable to production shocks, study finds
Meeting the new 2030 emissions-reduction target will require an estimated €350-billion of additional investment annually. But this figure pales in comparison to the costs of doing nothing
More than 20 organisations, concerned individuals sign an open letter to Ministers Barbara Creecy and Ebrahim Patel calling for integrated assessment of coal-based mega-project
Research suggests retiring old coal-fired power is more cost-effective and climate positive
But 27% of the chief executives canvassed report being ‘not concerned at all’ or ‘not very concerned’ about climate change
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds