Tagged Africa

South African activist Alex Lenferna says the stakes for Africa couldn't be higher, making a compelling case for the continent to join the fossil fuel divestment movement.

South Africa said it plans to more than double the amount of renewable power it gets from private companies by securing a further 6,300 megawatts as it named preferred bidders for contracts to build 13 clean-energy projects.

On Saturday, when all should be done and dusted at the UN climate talks in Lima, Peru, negotiators from over 195 countries are still ‘debating’ on the text. Divisions have been evidently wide among...

The plight that most African communities face as a result of the impacts of climate change are insurmountable yet adaptation continues to be downplayed in the negotiations.

Asha Sitati dives into the African Energy crisis and comes out the other side with hope for the future

Africa is on the front line of climate change and faces huge financial challenges in adapting to its impacts. According to a new report released today by UNEP, investment in climate change adaptation is...

Following months of intense campaigning, environmentalists can claim a victory today, as British oil company Soco has agreed to end controversial drilling operations in the Virunga world heritage site –...

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As the life of one of the world’s great heroes draws to a close, many will hopefully use his passing not to speculate on the downfall of South Africa, nor to claim ownership of his legacy, but rather to...

To better understand the implications of the outcomes of COP19 for diverse countries across the planet, the members of our team share their first reactions to the Warsaw climate decisions. See below for...