March 20
South Africa: 'Heatwaves Are Going to Get Worse, Like Nothing We've Ever Seen Before' - - SA Climatologist
The oppressive heat that has persisted in parts of South Africa over the past few weeks is neither unusual for this time of year, nor during El Niño. However, climate change… Read more »
February 15
South Africa: Details of SA's Climate Change Response Fund Remain Sketchy
During his 2024 Sona, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new Climate Change Response Fund which will help pay for infrastructure to make SA more climate resilient. Read more »
South Africa: Lights Finally On in Karoo Towns After Storm Causes Two-Week Power Outage
Eskom restored electricity to Central Karoo towns that had been left with power for almost two weeks after a storm damaged infrastructure. Read more »
December 28, 2023
South Africa: Environmental Champ of the Year Runners-Up - Kumi Naidoo and Clean Creatives
Activist Kumi Naidoo, the former secretary-general of Amnesty International and executive director of Greenpeace, understands that climate justice and social justice are… Read more »
December 17, 2023
South Africa: Govt Releases 'Draft Strategy' to Reduce Annual 10 Tonnes of Food Losses and Waste
Just in time for COP28's emphasis on the huge role of food systems in the climate crisis, a 'strategy' from South Africa's environment ministry outlines a long-overdue plan to… Read more »
South Africa: A Transformative Parliament Is a Key Instrument to Drive Climate Change Action
At the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), many highlighted the role of parliaments in the response to climate… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: 'Delusionists and Illusionists' - COP28 Presents Empty Platitudes and More Hot Air
We are all part of a self-perpetuating cycle of consumption and profit, driven by those with wealth and unquestioningly endorsed by people who have not considered their role in… Read more »
Africa: A Mixed Bag - COP28 Made Progress On Some Key Areas While Neglecting Others
After running a day behind schedule, COP28 has finally concluded. On Wednesday, delegates adopted a final text that -- for the first time -- mentioned a transition away from fossil… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Antarctica Lawyers Up - Hopes for a Legal Revolution to Defend Earth's Vast Southern Wilderness
Global experts unite at COP28 to grant the world's greatest deep freeze far-reaching rights equal to humans. Read more »
December 04, 2023
South Africa: Better Late Than Never - DTIC Finally Releases Electric Vehicle White Paper
Trade and industry minister, Ebrahim Patel, says jobs are a huge concern but that South Africa needs to get on the road to a greener future. It's high time because Naamsa has… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Humans of All Faiths (And No Faith) Have a Limited Window of Opportunity to Act On the Climate Crisis
A crucial global meeting is being held from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai: the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change -… Read more »
South Africa: Oil-Soaked Climate Summit Disaster Looms - - Thanks Partly to Elite South African Self-Interest
Will COP28 contribute to worsening the climate catastrophe? With climate imperialists and sub-imperialists like Kerry, Al Jaber and Creecy in the lead, how could it not? Read more »
Africa: As UAE COP28 Agenda Raises Scepticism, African Scientists Call for End to New Fossil Fuel Exploration Scramble
African scientists, experts and some global climate policy leads have called for an ambitious goal-setting COP28 as negotiations start in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30… Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: What South Africa Will Tell the World At COP28
Briefing the portfolio committee on forestry, fisheries and the environment, Environment Minister Barbara Creecy and deputy director-general of climate change and air quality… Read more »
November 12, 2023
South Africa: 'Devastating' Death of Dozens of Migrating Birds Points to Coming Climate Change Havoc - Experts
After a drastic change in weather last week, birds were found dead across the country, highlighting the ecological cascade climate change will bring. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Africa: Big Shortfall in Climate Funding Needed By Developing Countries Is 'Hugely Worrying' - UNEP
The funding developing countries need to deal with the present impacts of climate change (adaptation finance) is 50% bigger than previously thought, with Unep estimating the… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Southern Africa: Southern Africa At Increased Risk of Being Hit By Powerful Category 5 Cyclones, Experts Warn
Climate experts warn that with the way the southern African region has been warming, a Category 5 tropical cyclone landing could not be ruled out - and that should this happen, the… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Africa: Africa Energy Week - Where Climate Science Makes Way for the Gods of Gas and Coal
Over the course of the week, the organisers of Africa Energy Week 2023 gave a key platform to alleged fraudsters, sanctioned Russian energy companies, oil giants and people who… Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: New Investment Pledges Boost Just Energy Transition Funding Pool to $11.8 Billion
Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain have joined the group of countries who are partially financing South Africa's Just Energy Transition. Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: How Prepared Is Cape Town for a Future of Extreme Weather Events?
The City of Cape Town has a Climate Change Strategy and Winter Readiness Programme, but it will probably have to do more to prepare for future extreme weather events. Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: SANParks Should Not Be Providing a Platform to Help Climate-Breaking Companies Like TotalEnergies Look Good
The partnership announced between the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, SANParks and TotalEnergies makes a mockery of efforts to fight climate change by giving… Read more »
September 22, 2023
South Africa: Activists Say 'No More Soft Approach' to Climate Change, Need More From Standard Bank
Climate protesters held a three-day campout at the Standard Bank Headquarters in Rosebank, Johannesburg, which ended in activists being removed by the police. Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Climate Change Should Factor in the 2024 Election As El Niño Heads South Africa's Way
Science writer Leonie Joubert and climatology professor Coleen Vogel joined Our Burning Planet journalist Julia Evans in an invigorating discussion on how we can leverage the… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Activists, Journalist Ejected From Standard Bank HQ As Anti-Fossil Fuel Protest Turns Chaotic
A protest at Standard Bank's headquarters in Johannesburg on Tuesday descended into chaos when a group of human rights and climate activists, as well as a Daily Maverick… Read more »
September 14, 2023
South Africa: Climate Activists Add Electricity Minister to List of Respondents in Environmental Impact Case
Civic and climate organisations have expanded their court application against several stakeholders involved in approving 1,500MW of coal-fired power. The case was filed in 2021,… Read more »