Small-scale sugarcane farmers recently joined experts and policymakers to chart a low-carbon, inclusive future for one of South Africa’s most important but struggling industries
The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response
Coal still dominates the domestic energy mix, providing 81.4% of the total system load, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Residents living near coal mines in Mpumalanga say they feel left out of the just energy transition
Catastrophic KZN floods show how the impacts of climate change are being felt in South Africa
Wind and solar farms in South Africa are 57% cheaper than gas plants for bulk electricity supply according to research.
Minister tells African Energy Indaba country ‘wants to be island of angels in sea of poverty’
Local climate activists say transparency and accountability are crucial as they await further details on the deal
The deep oceans are a fragile final frontier, largely unknown and untouched but mining companies and governments — other than those in Africa — are eying its mineral riches
But Sasol shouldn’t rely on natural gas a transition fuel, say civil society organisations
The faculty is the first of its kind in the battle against climate change
Despite this, a new report has found that investment in Covid financial recovery packages focus on fossil fuels
The shift to renewable energy makes financial sense
The state should focus on the stewardship of the ocean and sustainable use of its resources for economic growth and long-term jobs rather than on the fossil fuel industry
The decision to use Turkey’s floating power plants locks the country into fossil fuels for 20 years
Shareholder engagement on climate-crisis risks is an proving effective tactic to bring about change
The Development Bank of Southern Africa plans to use the booming market to finance its climate projects and invest in infrastructure
Innovation and creativity is crucial to guide financing, say experts
