South Africa has an unlikely ally in its race to meet its decarbonisation targets: the private sector. Once government catches up, profits and economic development will follow.
South Africa now has a Climate Change Act, but is it too soon to celebrate? The Act will only come into effect on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette.
From eco-grief to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the human cost of climate change is significantly impacting mental health.
To effectively address the climate crisis, it is essential for climate change reporting to be available in languages spoken by the majority of South Africans.
Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are now the largest contributors to global plastic waste. Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa lead the way with the most mismanaged litter on the continent.
Should nuclear power be a serious contender as South Africa navigates an energy crisis and the need to decarbonise.
If current carbon emission trends continue, South Africa might actually be on track to meet its 2030 emissions targets under the Paris Agreement.
Climate change affects all aspects of life including guilty pleasures like chocolate, which gets more expensive as cocoa yields decrease.
South Africa has an unlikely ally in its race to meet its decarbonisation targets: the private sector. Once government catches up, profits and economic development will follow while doing what is good for the planet. #RenewableEnergy
Repeat after me:
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
The increasing impacts of the climate crisis, which intensify disasters like what is being seen in Nepal and other parts of the world, highlights urgent need for preparedness, financing & more.
#ClimateAction info is here: https://www.unep.org/topics/climate-action
