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
As climate change disasters start to pile up across Southern Africa, the role of social workers in disaster management becomes more critical
Very few would argue against the fact that African women are likely to take the brunt of the continent’s reversal of fortunes on the carbon front
The IRP2023 ‘lacks climate commitment’ in the face of the global environmental emergency
Public and private partnerships need to be embraced to ensure that the building and housing sector deals with the challenges of climate change
Chocolate prices set to soar as climate change affects Nestlé’s production
South African law might be used to hold major carbon polluters to account for their role in damaging climate events
A new report predicts that the effect of climate change will cause a 4% drop in visitors Kruger National Park by 2050
People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing in dirty air
Climate change is a ‘crisis multiplier’ with implications for global security, according to Jens Stoltenberg
An oilman and a fossil fuel nation as the host, plus a regressive organising team. Sound familiar?
Along with the Star Bottle, the company will be opening Green Zones across the country
The loans, which hike up debt, the paltry loss and damage pledges, companies investing in oil and gas and the rise of the far right all show that the EU and US climate action is a mirage