Workers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the western Pacific will be most affected if temperatures continue to rise.
Environmental organisations say that COP26 ended with 90 new coal power projects, worth a total of 88GW, are likely to be cancelled
The Glasgow Climate Pact called for the removal of ‘inefficient’ fossil fuel subsidies, but a commitment to remove all fossil fuel subsidies is needed
By directing climate resources effectively, the world could make significant — and simultaneous — progress in tackling both global warming and gender inequality
The bank asked the African Climate Reality Project to coordinate and present a position statement on energy, agriculture, forestry, land and ecosystems and climate finance but cancelled the presentation at the last minute
We are headed for terrible human suffering if governments do not stand up and limit global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius
The latest United Nations report on the greenhouse gas emissions gap paints bleak picture for the climate accord target
New scientific research shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation
Only 16% of losses in South Africa from weather-related disasters in the past four decades were covered by insurers, leaving governments and communities unable to build back
Wealthier countries need to give emerging economies three resources: time to adapt, financial support and policy assistance
There are also early warning signs of climate change on South Africa’s coral reefs as elevated sea temperatures drive large scale bleaching
Ecosocialism will build solidarity with people to establish food and water commons, carbon-free public transport and community-owned renewable energy
Africa causes just 4% of global emissions, but pays the price of them. With what money?
Calls intensify to focus on helping high-risk communities adjust to climate change
Scientists can forecast how vulnerable species are to climate change using the right tools
A project by Carbon Matter will map the concentration of methane and carbon dioxide worldwide. This will help to detect leaks so they can be repaired
A simplistic approach to tree restoration without not properly accounting for the complexities of plant and atmosphere interactions can cause problems
The University of the Free State’s green project aims to curb environmental impact of concrete by using industrial waste and by-products
The pandemic has demonstrated that, when it’s a matter of life and death, we can manage dramatic U-turns in public policy. We must take similarly decisive action now on climate change, rather than later regretting it
Cave drawings dating back more than 45 000 years are slowly eroding as temperatures and humidity fluctuate
New International Energy Agency report says policy changes will play pivotal role in reducing greenhouse emissions by 2050
New research shows unmitigated warming could knock 18% off of global GDP by 2050
If Earth warms by 3°C, a third of species living on land and about half of endemic marine species will become extinct
Global warming may force changes in some South African outdoor initiation ceremonies, as record heat poses risks for the summer season
Shareholder engagement on climate-crisis risks is an proving effective tactic to bring about change
A higher carbon tax will be introduced in 2023 for companies with dangerous levels of greenhouse gas emissions
Why real climate leadership requires public finance institutions to commit to stop funding fossil fuels
The World Wide Fund for Nature says change needs to happen to halt the negative effects of livestock production on biodiversity and climate
South Africa must update its old position to make a positive contribution
Until now, climate models have predicted a slow and steady increase of Arctic temperatures, but a new study shows the warming is occurring at a more rapid pace
African hydrocarbons producers would do well to commit to existing venting and flaring regulations — because methane-specific policies are coming
The lack of detailed information on extreme heat impacts hinders disaster response and preparedness.