This is a familiar pattern. International financial institutions socialise risk and privatise profit, while invoking development rhetoric to justify fossil fuel expansion in the Global South. Similar projects would be politically untenable in the Global North
The public confrontation between senior officials, the establishment of inquiries and the intense public debate surrounding the allegations all indicate that accountability mechanisms, although imperfect, are still functioning
A decade after the Paris Agreement united countries behind the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, the latest Emissions Gap report from the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) delivers a sobering message: global efforts remain off target. Despite new pledges and some policy progress, the world is still heading toward dangerous levels […]
The world has reached the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action, report warns
Kariba REDD+ has been prevented from trading after allegations of mismanagement and corruption
It finds that the fossil fuel output will exceed 1.5°C limit by 120% by 2030
Digital sustainable finance is key to mobilising private funding as Africa’s climate transition faces a major hurdle with aid often as loans increasing debt
Advancing climate and sustainability action will require that all arms, spheres and levels of government lead an integrated and interdependent response to climate change
This obligation arises from human rights, maritime and the customary international law, as well as the Paris Agreement and other climate change treaties and laws
Changes in funding show how precarious Africa is in its reliance on foreign aid and the pressing need to find alternatives to ensure economic and climate resilience
A decade later, the implementation of the agreement is struggling to take hold, and disputes over fairness block real progress
If we do not speak out against the erosion of rights by authoritarian leaders, anti-rights movements will be emboldened everywhere
This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future
A combined approach of investment in infrastructure, education, access to affordable technology and financial solutions is required
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
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
Green energy is not without its negative impacts but it is still better than that generated by fossil fuels
The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop
However, the utility says has put measures in place to deal with the problem
As the 28th UN climate change conference of parties, COP28, looms, there is much more work to do
Wealthy nations default on payments for climate adaptation
However, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa believes green hydrogen technology still needs to mature.
A United Nations report paves the path ahead for COP28 taking place in the UAE in December
The awards will coincide with COP28
South Africa’s environment minister and her Danish counterpart will review achievements of the Paris Agreement’s goals for COP28 in Dubai
Our work together is all about solidarity and collective action, to reduce the challenges facing developing countries and to fulfil our global agenda
These include retraining workers who face retrenchment and developing supply chains that give opportunities to small, micro and medium enterprises
An international agreement signed in 1987 resulted in the global phasing out of ozone-depleting gases
Leaders meeting in Montreal for COP15 must deliberate in a spirit of co-operation for the sake of the planet’s future