Doing so draws private and public funding, raises awareness locally about climate justice and inspires people and businesses in the country to adopt more sustainable ways of living and working
To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action
Stellenbosch University (SU) is on a mission to empower each member of its community to become an agent of change
The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs
Bhekisisa had a team of four reporters at the climate conference. On average, our journalists walked eight to nine kilometres a day
Athletes have not been spared the impact of climate change, with high temperatures, pollution, weather events and dirty water affecting performance
Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this
There is an air of impatience as talks on finance hit a stalemate
African nations are seeking $1.3 trillion in climate funds as fears grow over Trump’s potential impact on global climate finance commitments
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
The awards celebrate people, projects and organisations that champion environmental concerns
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
… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy
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