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
Making polluters pay is not only fair, but popular and effective, says Greenpeace International
A new proposal that aims to get more women to breastfeed says this could cut back the greenhouse gas emissions and get countries that produce the bulk of emissions to pay for it
The marginalised bear a disproportionately high burden of mental health problems
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
LCOY 2024 aimed to provide youth aged 14 to 25 with the tools and knowledge to participate in climate policy and STEM-based solutions actively
Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary
Tagged by BirdLife SA, Hera completed a 10 000 km journey from Limpopo to her breeding ground in Uzbekistan
South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity
The event connects global capital to develop African projects and accelerate its green economy
Applicants in the Cancel Coal case say the state’s plan threatens several constitutional rights, including the health and well-being of present and future generations
Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work
The devastation caused by the 2019 cyclone goes beyond the destruction of infrastructure and this needs to be included during COP29 in Azerbaijan, in November
Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning
Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future
A combined approach of investment in infrastructure, education, access to affordable technology and financial solutions is required
The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is
Like all wars, Israel’s genocidal attacks on Gaza with the backing of other imperialist countries and their industrial-military complex exacerbates the ecological and climate crisis
The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition
There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share
But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed
The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.
Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.
… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy
Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries