by Earthlife | 3 May, 2021 | Events, News, Publications
The Paris Agreement aims to keep global warming to “well below 2°C” and less than 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures. The achievement of these goals is dependent on the achievement of the NDCs to reduce emissions. Global emissions must be reduced by 45% by 2030...
by Earthlife | 27 April, 2021 | News, Press Releases
From 28-30 April, the Delta Built Environment Consultants (Delta) will host public hearings on the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) – a mega-industrial development proposed to be built in the Vhembe region of Limpopo. Many communities, businesses and...
by Earthlife | 27 April, 2021 | News, Press Releases
On Earth Day 2021, the Climate Justice Action Group (CJAG) held a picket demonstration outside Gauteng’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) to call attention to the ongoing socio-environmental injustices that continue in South Africa. CJAG is a...
by Earthlife | 26 April, 2021 | News, Press Releases
Today is exactly four years since South Africa was spared from the unlawful R1-trillion nuclear deal. This journey – which started back in 1988 already, with Earthlife Africa taking the role of alert watchdogs against dodgy nuclear energy dealings – ultimately led the...
by Earthlife | 17 March, 2021 | News, Press Releases
On 17 March 2021, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, along with a number of community and other partners, made public a letter of concerns – submitted to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, and the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fishing – regarding...
by Earthlife | 11 March, 2021 | News, Press Releases
Last month, the Mpumalanga Provincial MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, MEC VR Shongwe, published his decision to revoke the protected area status for a large part of the Mabola Protected Environment in Mpumalanga in order to...
