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 […]
Doing so draws private and public funding, raises awareness locally about climate justice and inspires people and businesses in the country to adopt more sustainable ways of living and working
To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action
Stellenbosch University (SU) is on a mission to empower each member of its community to become an agent of change
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
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
Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation
Azerbaijan’s commitment to diversifying its economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions mirrors similar aspirations in Africa
The awards celebrate people, projects and organisations that champion environmental concerns
There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share
… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy
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
It was business as usual at the talks: protests, visa troubles and little commitment to climate finance
An oilman and a fossil fuel nation as the host, plus a regressive organising team. Sound familiar?
