With trillions needed to meet the increasingly urgent sustainable development goals, the current model of financing falls short
On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive
South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions
Upgrading and repairing infrastructure should be a national priority
Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are key to climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience and human and environmental well-being. The centrality of water, energy, and food (WEF) to the sustainable development goals is also evidenced by their interconnectedness of […]
South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges
Communication professionals have a role to play in bridging this gap, translating the sustainable development goals into relatable narratives that resonate with people and inspire collective action
Dion George is tackling resistance to mitigation and climate finance with just days left at the conference
The Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit in the Presidency has highlighted plans to upskill people to work in the green economy and roll out infrastructure to support renewable energy plants
Google is working with GABI Circle members to accelerate a prosperous future for Africa
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
Addressing malnutrition is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for achieving the country’s collective aspirations
The under-representation of women goes beyond policy-making and into practice, despite evidence that when they lead, things tend to work better
The graduation season is set against the backdrop of an unemployment rate of 32.9% for the first quarter of 2024
Oceans are difficult to govern because they are dynamic and without borders, hence they require international cooperation and collaboration.
Financing water is generally a low priority in most African countries, amounting to about $10-$19 billion/year
Around the world, education systems are struggling to equip learners with the values, skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world
The event is a chance for African countries to embrace national interests in climate-change mitigation actions and socio-economic development.
Africa, which has millions of people using mobile financial services and a young population who are radical adopters and innovators in everything digital, has huge potential to use next-generation technology for social good.
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Digital health can improve healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas, but it internet connectivity remains a challenge
Between Africa and Europe, is it possible to talk of a win-win partnership, of complementarity and common interests?
Institutions and nonprofits have stepped in to provide training, manuals and other support.
Chief executives have begun to recognise the importance of sustainability, but we urgently need climate science-aligned policies that provide a new framework for business
If we don’t engender an all-of-society approach, we run the risk of exposing our country, our cities and our people, often the most vulnerable among us, to the climate crisis
A green investment increases resilience and adapts cities to the harmful effects of climate change — and increases property prices and addresses issues such as health, water, sanitation and transport
We need collective action to reach a zero-hunger world
Water is central to human life and cuts across the sustainable development goals water
The time has come for radical reforms that unleash the potential of all South Africans to create small businesses and jobs, and for the government to fix the education, health and other essential systems
Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, says wealthy countries have a ‘moral responsibility’ to enable a just transition
Twenty-six years after the Beijing Declaration, which set the target for reaching gender balance in political decision-making, women are still underrepresented across all levels of power
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that vaccine development and testing timelines can be shrunk from decades to months, but not without shortcomings