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
While COP27 saw some major milestones achieved, there were also worrying breaches in commitments to tackle the real sources of climate change
In Egypt, African countries will demand recompense for the pollution of the richest countries, who will try to change the topic
When parties meet to negotiate and evaluate progress on climate change, financing for loss and damage will be high on the agenda for developing countries
Waste is often ignored … why it’s crucial in curbing emissions
The EU, US and China wield the most carbon emissions, yet Africa is left paying the price, again. The continent needs to build its own resilience to combat a declining economy.
But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some to make an about-turn on coal but their scramble has not sealed the fate of renewables
Bill moves towards the all-of-government approach required to mount effective climate response, but there are concerns that it is ‘toothless’
Industries can take advantage of carbon tax allowances if they finance projects mitigation projects
But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’