Climate activists protest Africa Oil vampires
Gwede Mantashe told the delegates that South Africa is committed to a mix of energy sources while activists are calling for an end to the use of fossil fuels.
Green economy
Trade unions and civil society are pushing for ambitious climate action in Scotland
As Glasgow prepares to host COP26, the UN climate summit in November 2021, Scotland will take centre stage in the global power struggle surrounding if […]
Can the European Union lead the world’s ecological transition?
The European Union is in a green state of mind. Last December, the new president of the European Commission placed the fight against climate change […]
As well as climate action, young people across the world are calling for climate education
Despite the staggering inability of world leaders to come up with any meaningful response to the global climate emergency at the COP25 in Madrid (relocated […]
Turning waste into a sustainable income
With some help from the municipality, waste-pickers in Paarl have formed a co-operative to make themselves a living out of collecting material for recycling.
Wastepickers tell of poor conditions
Wastepickers collect waste and contribute to cleaning the urban environment at no cost to government.
Gauteng wastepickers receive support from government
The project is part of Bontle Ke Botho, an initiative aimed at mobilising communities and other relevant stakeholders to work with government to promote a clean and green environment. At its core is the fight against poverty and unemployment.
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