Though there is no going back and fixing what we have done, we can certainly all take responsibility for our corner of the world to ensure we have a fighting chance
Food systems lack resilience in the face of crisis and that feed crises of their own making, driving climate change and fuelling epidemics of hunger, malnutrition, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases
No to ‘climate-stupid’ agriculture
As a result of its over reliance on coal fired power, the energy transition is set to be a monumental shift for provinces — Mpumalanga in particular — where the local economy is driven by the coal value chain
Solar-generated pumps are pumping larger volumes of water for wildlife than diesel used to, and spekboom is helping offset carbon emissions
More than two million people at risk of climate-related starvation in Kenya
Unless urgent action is taken, South Africa will suffer enormous socioeconomic and ecological harm from climate change in the next 50 years
The Climate Justice Charter Movement has critiqued the manifestos of the main parties contesting the local government elections and found them ‘shallow’
By adopting sound grazing practices livestock owners get access to markets in a foot-and-mouth disease red zone near the Kruger National Park
The Congo Basin – the world’s second-biggest rainforest – resists extreme heat and drought and deserves the spotlight at COP26
Calls intensify to focus on helping high-risk communities adjust to climate change
The Global Climate and Health Alliance says South Africa’s low score means there is room for improvement
Children are more vulnerable than adults for a number of reasons including an increased risk of death
The Southern African region has vast groundwater resources, but only 1.5% is being used
Restoring ecosystems — wetlands, savannahs and grasslands — will mitigate the effects of global warming
Food inflation was unchanged at 6.7% in July, but remained elevated on continued upward pressure from prices for meat and the oils and fats category.
Long droughts may result in dams unable to adequately supply the industrial heartland
R10-billion in capital investment is needed for prioritised mitigation actions until 2050, as well as an annual operating budget of about R25-billion for the same period
World Environment Day encourages businesses, farmers and manufacturers to develop greener models — for people to consider how they consume
The unfolding of events at recent protest in Makhanda ended up scoring cheap political points for a select few, while ignoring the real grievances
The country has a national mental health emergency but only a handful of psychiatrists to deal with it
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
But Agricultural Research Council says outbreak is normal, and only a medium-sized outbreak
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds
I want you to fully disclose the topic of climate change in your response to the Sona debate
The good news is that the drought has eased, poaching is down and the environment department is now not only focusing on the poachers but is going after crime syndicates
The drought-stricken Northern Cape experienced some relief as heavy rainfall caused rivers and dams to overflow
If micronutrients are blown away and the soil dries, the Free State maize crop is threatened
World leaders must choose between life or death for humanity, say climate justice activists at 10th Desmond Tutu international peace lecture
South Africa’s dependence on the fossil fuel and burning it in power stations uses 5% of water and pollutes even more
Governments need to understand how environmental conditions affect migration and economy
As the Karoo hopes for an end to its worst drought in a generation, the region’s history may hold important lessons for its future