Africa: More and More Cholera Outbreaks Due to Climate Crisis, Conflict on Continent

Eighteen countries are reporting cholera outbreaks, and 10 of those are in Africa. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),  more than 26 000 cases and 660 deaths… Read more »

Africa: Agroecology Giving Farmers an Edge in the Face of Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope

Africa has long suffered the devastating impacts of climate change, despite contributing little to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture… Read more »

South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023

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South Africa: Court Battle Against Govt Over Power Crisis Begins - South African News Briefs - January 24, 2023

Coalition Readies Legal Action Against Govt Over Energy Crisis Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Water Supply Dwindles Due to Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - January 17, 2023

Gauteng Follows Cape Town in Water Scarcity Due to Power Cuts, Rising Temperatures Read more »

Africa: How 'Fast Fashion' Causes Environmental Havoc #AfricaClimateCrisis

"Who are you wearing?" is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry's impact on sustainability and human… Read more »

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - January 5, 2023

KwaZulu-Natal Govt on High Alert Ahead of Heavy Rain Warning Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Electricity Crisis - The Time For Renewables is Now #AfricaClimateCrisis

I have never felt this frustrated and helpless until these regular 19 hour power cuts that have been plaguing Harare and my neighborhood for the past few weeks. Read more »

South Africa: Legal Threat Over Non-Placement of Intern Doctors - South African News Briefs - December 22, 2022

 Association Threatens Legal Action for Jobs for Intern Doctors Read more »

South Africa: Army Deployed at Power Stations Amid Energy Crisis - South African News Briefs - December 19, 2022

Deployment of Army at Power Stations a Sign of Greater Crisis? Read more »

Africa: Climate Loss and Damage: The Time to Act is Now

As the U.S.-Africa Summit gets underway, here are some concrete, cost-free steps the U.S. can take to help poorer countries suffering the effects of pollution by wealthier… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Load Shedding Reduced - South African News Briefs - December 15, 2022

Eskom Load Shedding Reduced, CEO De Ruyter Resigns Read more »

Africa: IMF's New Resilience, Sustainability Trust to 'Turn the Needle' on Climate, Pandemic Crises?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that the frequency and magnitude of disasters like global warming is driving other, less visible, and disruptive crises in the… Read more »

South Africa: Parts of South Africa Damaged By Heavy Rains, More Coming

Residents of Johannesburg and Cape Town are struggling to cope with the aftermath of severe flooding that has left many people destitute. The heavy rainfall, which included thunder… Read more »

Africa: The Time For Action on African Adaptation is Now

Climate change is already having a catastrophic impact on Africa compared to the rest of the world. The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, leaving 22… Read more »

Africa: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Its Impact on Our Health #AfricaClimateCrisis

"We are facing an epidemic of epidemics. If we are looking at the data on this you'll see that over the last decades we have an increasing number of outbreaks. We have zoonotic… Read more »

Africa: Did the 'Africa COP' Live Up to Expectations?

It's fair to say that COP27 didn't live up to its billing. A lot of issues were swept under the carpet during my two weeks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. However, the… Read more »

South Africa: COP27 Experience in Egypt Left Me Hot and Cold

Gather some popcorn or a bottle of wine, and let me take you on a ride covering one of the most anticipated climate events in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, which… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Named In R35 Billion Land Scam - South African News Briefs - December 6, 2022

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Cameroon: Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet - A Champion Who Pushes for Women's Land and Forest Rights #AfricaClimateHope

"I was surprised at first. But I was also very encouraged. This distinction brought me a lot of joy, a lot of courage to continue the fight, and a lot of motivation, says… Read more »

East Africa: Climate Crisis in the Greater Horn of Africa is Biggest Health Threat Causing Disease Outbreaks #AfricaClimateCrisis

The link between the climate crisis and global health has become clearer with every extreme weather event, with the number of reported disease outbreaks and climate-related health… Read more »

South Africa: Court Reserves Judgment in Oil Giant's Seismic Survey Case #AfricaClimateCrisis

The Eastern Cape High Court has reserved judgment in the leave to appeal application by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Impact Africa and Shell, Engineering News… Read more »

Africa: New Fund to Help African Cities Build Water Resilience #AfricaClimateHope

Access to clean drinking water still remains a major challenge to many communities the world over and will increasingly be at the centre of dealing with the worst effects of the… Read more »

Africa: Oil Giants Eye South African Coasts as Fuel, Climate Crises Merge

French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to submit its final application for approval to drill up to five wells for oil or gas between Cape Town and Cape… Read more »

Africa: While A Historic Deal Was Made, There is Still Much Left To Do #AfricaClimateHope

After two weeks of intense negotiations, a historic deal on loss, and damage was struck, but there is still much left to do. Sadly, nations failed to commit to taking some of the… Read more »