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South Africans fight the next Apartheid: Climate Change South Africa’s youth infotainment show, Politically Aweh, in partnership with European Union co-funded Action 24 – Active Citizens for Responsive Legislatures, is releasing the third episode of its “Climate Change in South Africa” mini-series. Focusing on climate activism in South Africa, the final instalment unpacks how a…

Some Climate Reality Leaders (CRLs) in Ghana led by Chibeze Ezekiel (Country Mentor) met key officials of the African Development Bank (AfDB) during the bank’s recent AGM held from 23rd – 27th May in Accra to discuss the Position Paper submitted to the bank last year as well as deliberate on ways of strengthening work…

To be African means having a deep, meaningful, and unconditional connection to the continent. As we celebrate Africa Day, how do we use this opportunity considering the continent faces a climate emergency that requires us all to stand for greater unity and solidarity. Development finance institutions such as the African Development Bank have a unique…

A MEDIA LENS Not On Our Soil – A Climate Justice Reality Introducing Ratlou Mabula and Kevin Bloom, two journalists dedicated to upholding the truth and reality of the climate crisis in South Africa. This episode of Not On Our Soil dives into their stories, the consequences of media platforms being bought and paid for…

A COMMUNITY LENS – Not On Our Soil – A Climate Justice Reality Introducing Siya Myeza from the Environmental Monitoring Group (EMG), an organisation that works with community partners in Cape Town for empowerment by facilitating spaces to question water governance, and introducing tools to challenge the politics of water. This episode of Not On…

CIVIL SOCIETY LENSNot On Our Soil – A Climate Justice Reality Introducing Shanice Firmin and Desmond D’Sa from the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) – an organisation that has been fighting for environmental justice and clean air for 25 years. This episode of Not On Our Soil dives into their stories, the community’s fight…

Introducing Sibongile Mtungwa, from the Women’s Leadership and Training Programme in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This episode of Not On Our Soil dives into her story, the connections between the climate crisis, gender justice and nature based solutions, and how women should be empowered to take part in the decisions that affect their future. Take part…

FEATURE FILM Everyone has the right to a safe and healthy environment, yet South Africans are experiencing extreme climate and environmental injustices all around the country. But, with the knowledge and understanding of our democracy, our rights, and how we can take part in the decisions that affect our future, comes the responsibility and empowerment…