Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
Having diabetes is bad enough but heat waves, floods, air pollution and infectious illnesses make dealing with it harder and increase rates
South Africa is also playing a leading role during negotiations for climate policies, and is using its position to advance conversations for the whole of Africa
The Presidential Climate Commission’s new report says progress is not happening at the pace and scale required
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism stands to negatively affect the continent
People’s livelihoods depend on the coffee industry, but climate change is changing weather patterns, introducing or increasing pests and diseases and disrupting where the plants can be grown
The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response
Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term
Viruses and microorganisms hidden in thawing permafrost, AI and digital transformation, armed conflict and violence are among key shifts and signals of change
As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice
With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability
The findings have implications for climate change
Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools
from extreme weather events such as floods
It was business as usual at the talks: protests, visa troubles and little commitment to climate finance
There is growing evidence that termites have a substantial but still poorly understood role in the carbon cycle
The project will remove alien invasive species and restore riverbanks in the catchment area
Artist impression of oil from the Sangomar field
Access to safe sanitation is not just a matter of comfort or convenience; it is a fundamental human right
There is an opportunity to re-imagine colleges that are responsive and relevant
The Financial Stability Review highlights resilience, but warns of geopolitical risks and high government debt exposure
Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate
National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response
Donors have been accused of repackaging existing aid pledges as climate finance and making the money largely available as loans instead of unconditional grants
South Africa needs a leadership that comprehends the interconnectedness of our nation’s energy crisis and the climate emergency
Limiting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience can improve the everyday lives and experiences of South Africans
By helping SMEs finance their generators and solar power, they remain sustainable and productive
South Africa’s rangeland, vital for livelihoods and ecosystems, faces severe deterioration from climate change and overuse
Initiatives by the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector
Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos
The worst floods in 30 years took the country by surprise
How climate change affects ant populations and the wider effects this will have on the ecosystem is not well understood