New research projects the Olifants River in the Kruger National Park could reach daily water temperatures of 42–44°C by the end of the century under a high-emissions scenario, putting fish, macroinvertebrates and freshwater ecosystems at serious risk
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
In Johannesburg, farmers, chefs and activists are gathering around shared meals to reimagine food systems, resilience and justice for South Africa’s future
The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues
Hunger, exclusion from education and Africa’s debt is more than policy failure, inequality and poor planning, it is the theft of dignity, potential and oppression
Oil spill risks and climate concerns have sparked legal action against the government and the global energy company
The first two months of the Israel-Gaza war exceeded the individual annual carbon footprints of more than 20 of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations.
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
The financial resources for solutions must also be sourced from within the continent, allowing Africa to maintain control over its destiny
The mineral and petroleum resources minister has commissioned a seismic survey for oil and gas in the Karoo Basin
Indian author Amitav Ghosh speaks about his work and its relationship with climate change
Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises
Like all wars, Israel’s genocidal attacks on Gaza with the backing of other imperialist countries and their industrial-military complex exacerbates the ecological and climate crisis
South Africa is also playing a leading role during negotiations for climate policies, and is using its position to advance conversations for the whole of Africa
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly 50 documentaries
Our new leaders representing various political parties, as well as those who voted them into power, must embrace the power of collaboration
Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate
South Africa needs a leadership that comprehends the interconnectedness of our nation’s energy crisis and the climate emergency
Civil society must raise ambition towards a pact for the future, fit for our future
