Pro-Palestine groups at the COP29 conference are arguing that there is a clear link between climate rights and human rights
The continent must also ignore the dangled carrot of small bits of money for carbon forests or just transitions, said Fadhel Kaboub, a senior adviser at Power Shift Africa
Athletes have not been spared the impact of climate change, with high temperatures, pollution, weather events and dirty water affecting performance
There is an air of impatience as talks on finance hit a stalemate
Conservation efforts pay off for the southern bald ibis, now downlisted to near threatened after decades of protection
Christian Deschodt has been involved in the discovery and description of more than 50 dung beetle species
African nations are seeking $1.3 trillion in climate funds as fears grow over Trump’s potential impact on global climate finance commitments
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
The final countdown to lowering carbon emissions has started, the UN chief said, highlighting three steps that urgently need to be taken
Countries need to urgently agree on funding goals to adapt to, and mitigate climate change
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
Endangered succulents in the Richtersveld have been given a lifeline from poaching, mining, overgrazing, and climate change
Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future
The rhinos previously belonged to controversial rhino breeder John Hume
The South African National Bottled Water Association has warned consumers to check that bottled and refilling water is not substandard
The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast
Water and sanitation department is under fire from water experts for contract process that has held up the production of the water quality reports
More than 13 000 plastic items were documented in the 12-day expedition from Pringle Bay to Struisbaai
Making polluters pay is not only fair, but popular and effective, says Greenpeace International
The seabirds were recently moved to critically endangered status, meaning drastic action has to be taken to save them from being wiped out
The executive mayor blamed drought but water experts say the city’s reservoir levels are ‘leaking to critical thresholds’
Incidents of wildlife snaring have rocketed in South Africa’s flagship national park in the past four years. What’s driving the surge, and how are conservationists facing up to it?
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Dion George said developed countries had failed in their commitments to developing countries
Artificial nests increased their breeding rates by 16.5%, though there is no one-size-fits-all design for them
The country’s attempts at decentralising water governance have not been fully implemented because of resistance from Zanu-PF
Gauteng City-Region Observatory survey finds 55% of Gauteng households are affected by extreme environmental events
Pollen catapult mechanism in white mulberries can exceed 170 metres per second, making it the fastest known movement in the plant and animal kingdom
Honey bees are invaluable to the environment and the economy, and their protection is essential
The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent
‘Sticking plaster fixes’ such as geoengineering could have unwanted side effects
Tagged by BirdLife SA, Hera completed a 10 000 km journey from Limpopo to her breeding ground in Uzbekistan