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Climate Change

Free State’s helium gamble: A new energy frontier?
The Green Guardian
/ 11 December 2024

Free State’s helium gamble: A new energy frontier?

The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates

By Refilwe Mochoari
South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative
Opinion
/ 11 December 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative

A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress

By Karabo Mokgonyana and Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe
Scorecard will help governments meet nationally determined contributions to cut carbon emissions
Opinion
/ 9 December 2024

Scorecard will help governments meet nationally determined contributions to cut carbon emissions

To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action

By Henry Roman
Trump could bring a plot twist to SA’s G20 presidency
Politics
/ 6 December 2024

Trump could bring a plot twist to SA’s G20 presidency

The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems
Business
/ 3 December 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems

The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals

By Anathi Madubela
COP29: $300 billion will trap Africa in debt and delay just transitions
Opinion
/ 27 November 2024

COP29: $300 billion will trap Africa in debt and delay just transitions

The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments
The Green Guardian
/ 14 November 2024

Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments

South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target

By Mandisa Nyathi
COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?
Opinion
/ 11 November 2024

COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?

Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation

By Karabo Mokgonyana
COP29: Sungrow’s key role in driving clean energy transition in Azerbaijan and beyond
Partner Content
/ 8 November 2024

COP29: Sungrow’s key role in driving clean energy transition in Azerbaijan and beyond

Azerbaijan’s commitment to diversifying its economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions mirrors similar aspirations in Africa

By Partner Content
Artificial intelligence costs the Earth
Opinion
/ 8 November 2024

Artificial intelligence costs the Earth

Companies must focus on reducing their carbon footprint and run their data centres on renewable energy

By Ben Selier
Small-scale fishers take oil exploration fight to high court
The Green Guardian
/ 6 November 2024

Small-scale fishers take oil exploration fight to high court

The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast

By MG Reporter
Connecting Africa’s visionaries: Vuka Group’s commitment to transformative green projects
Partner Content
/ 5 November 2024

Connecting Africa’s visionaries: Vuka Group’s commitment to transformative green projects

This year Africa’s Green Economic Summit (AGES) will feature 60 diverse projects from over 180 submissions across vital sectors

By Vuka
British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour
Politics
/ 4 November 2024

British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour

David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria

By Emsie Ferreira
Oil and gas companies must pay for climate damage, global survey finds
The Green Guardian
/ 4 November 2024

Oil and gas companies must pay for climate damage, global survey finds

Making polluters pay is not only fair, but popular and effective, says Greenpeace International

By Sheree Bega
How breast milk can help fight climate change
Health
/ 29 October 2024

How breast milk can help fight climate change

A new proposal that aims to get more women to breastfeed says this could cut back the greenhouse gas emissions and get countries that produce the bulk of emissions to pay for it

By Tanya Pampalone
Climate-induced extreme weather events contribute to mental health problems
Thought Leader
/ 26 October 2024

Climate-induced extreme weather events contribute to mental health problems

The marginalised bear a disproportionately high burden of mental health problems 

By Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Rob Slotow and Andrew Tomita
Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry
Thought Leader
/ 26 October 2024

Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry

The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand

By Helen Grange
SACAN workshop: African youth perspectives on STEM and climate action
Partner Content
/ 25 October 2024

SACAN workshop: African youth perspectives on STEM and climate action

LCOY 2024 aimed to provide youth aged 14 to 25 with the tools and knowledge to participate in climate policy and STEM-based solutions actively

By Derek Davey
Renewable energy sector doesn’t provide long-term job security
Thought Leader
/ 22 October 2024

Renewable energy sector doesn’t provide long-term job security

Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Hera the European roller’s epic migration uncovers new flight paths for bird conservation
The Green Guardian
/ 14 October 2024

Hera the European roller’s epic migration uncovers new flight paths for bird conservation

Tagged by BirdLife SA, Hera completed a 10 000 km journey from Limpopo to her breeding ground in Uzbekistan

By Sheree Bega
Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years
The Green Guardian
/ 13 October 2024

Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years

South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity

By Sheree Bega
Sanlam Investments returns as title sponsors for Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town in February 2025
Partner Content
/ 11 October 2024

Sanlam Investments returns as title sponsors for Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town in February 2025

The event connects global capital to develop African projects and accelerate its green economy

By Vuka
SA’s landmark youth-led climate case challenges new coal power plans
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2024

SA’s landmark youth-led climate case challenges new coal power plans

Applicants in the Cancel Coal case say the state’s plan threatens several constitutional rights, including the health and well-being of present and future generations

By Sheree Bega
SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance
Opinion
/ 8 October 2024

SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance

Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work

By Darlington Tshuma and Bongiwe Ngcobo
Cyclone Idai: A case study for climate financing
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Cyclone Idai: A case study for climate financing

The devastation caused by the 2019 cyclone goes beyond the destruction of infrastructure and this needs to be included during COP29 in Azerbaijan, in November

By Patience Ukama
Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2024

Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar

Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning

By Ozayr Patel
Kumi Naidoo appointed president of global initiative to phase out fossil fuels
The Green Guardian
/ 28 September 2024

Kumi Naidoo appointed president of global initiative to phase out fossil fuels

Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future

By Ozayr Patel
Africa embraces the challenges of climate change to usher in new agricultural era
Partner Content
/ 25 September 2024

Africa embraces the challenges of climate change to usher in new agricultural era

A combined approach of investment in infrastructure, education, access to affordable technology and financial solutions is required

By Louis van Ravesteyn
New report breaks down perceptions about climate change and the just energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 19 September 2024

New report breaks down perceptions about climate change and the just energy transition

The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is

By Ozayr Patel
Climate crisis, imperialism intertwined with Palestine genocide
Opinion
/ 17 September 2024

Climate crisis, imperialism intertwined with Palestine genocide

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

By Hamza Hamouchene
Dismantle green colonialism and stop the greed of corporates and Northern governments
Thought Leader
/ 16 September 2024

Dismantle green colonialism and stop the greed of corporates and Northern governments

The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region

By Hamza Hamouchene
Municipalities in SA’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga, have financial problems implementing the energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 14 September 2024

Municipalities in SA’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga, have financial problems implementing the energy transition

South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition

By Thabo Molelekwa
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