As the climate crisis accelerates, its impacts extend far beyond melting glaciers and rising sea levels. One of the more insidious threats, particularly for Africa, is the growing prevalence of foodborne diseases. These invisible dangers, exacerbated by climate change, threaten food security and sovereignty across the continent. While Africa contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas…
Authors: Dimpho Lekgeu and Kholwani Simelani Women are the backbone of communities, and in Africa, that statement could not ring more true. As the majority heads of households, they often raise children on their own, provide essential care at home, and still contribute to the economy. Women are also often drivers of local solutions, and…
By Bertha Letsoko, Campaigner at African Climate Reality Project As a campaigner and activist working in socially vulnerable communities for a decade, I have been eagerly awaiting the release of South Africa’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2023). But now that it’s here, I can’t help but feel incredibly disappointed. The IRP is supposed to be…
World Food Day is celebrated annually on the 16th of October, with one of its primary aims to raise awareness of the inequalities when it comes to access to nutritious food. This is exacerbated in under-resourced communities in Africa where a number of socioeconomic factors are concerned. Food security is a fundamental human right, and…
Allow us to share the inspiring tale of two young girls residing in the enchanting city of Alexandria, Egypt, nestled along the beautiful shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Yet, beneath the city’s captivating beauty, lurks the ominous threat of the climate crisis, looming over its future. Nour and Nada Mohamed, are two remarkable African Climate…
A few days after returning to Cameroon from COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt, I had to prepare for the UN Global Climate Change Summit in the United States of America. I was still basking in the warmth of the memories of my first Conference of the Parties, sponsored by the African Climate Reality Project (ACRP),…
The climate crisis is intrinsically linked to social justice issues. From natural disasters to the burning of fossil fuels and extreme weather events, we are seeing how vulnerable, marginalised communities are and continue to be most impacted by the climate crisis. Autistic individuals are one of the groups vulnerable to climate impacts given that they…
How the African Development Bank kicked civil society to the curb at COP 26. It was one of the biggest announcements at COP 26 so far. “Twenty countries pledge end to finance for overseas fossil fuels,” proclaimed the headline in the Guardian. The bottom line here is that leading economies including the US and the UK…
On the 29th of October, the African Climate Reality Project (ACRP) participated in Climate Reality’s annual 24 Hours of Reality event at Saint John the Divines Orphan Outreach Centre in Mohlakeng, Johannesburg. 24 Hours of Reality is a global day of action undertaken by thousands of Climate Reality Leaders around the world. This year’s theme, “Let’s Get Real” had Climate…
In April 2021, the African Climate Reality Project launched a powerful documentary series, Not on Our Soil – A Climate Justice Reality to share the stories of the active citizens working in communities on the ground in South Africa fighting for an equitable and sustainable future for all. The docuseries, produced in partnership with ReWild…