VIDEO RESOURCE | What is Climate Change and How Does it Affect You?
by Earthlife | 9 December 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications | 0 Comments
Welcome to Episode 3 of Earthlife Africa’s short-video series, Our Planet, Our Responsibility: Environmental and Climate Justice in Action. In Episode 2, we Explore South Africa’s Legal Framework for Environmental Protection. Now we will look at climate change and its...
VIDEO RESOURCE | Explore South Africa’s Legal Framework for Environmental Protection
by Earthlife | 9 December 2024 | Events, Press Releases, Publications | 0 Comments
Welcome to Episode 2 of Earthlife Africa’s video series, Our Planet, Our Responsibility: Environmental and Climate Justice in Action. Following on from Episode 1 – Why Protect the Environment? – we explore South Africa’s robust legal framework for environmental...
OPINION | Electricity Is Back, But Who Can Afford It? The Unseen Crisis Of South Africa’s Energy Landscape
by Earthlife | 8 December 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications | 0 Comments
Community organisations presenting as to why NERSA should say No to Eskom's MYPD6 tariff increase of 36% in Lephalale at the Limpopo public hearings 23 October 2024: As the government pats itself on the back for providing South Africans with over 200 days with no...
NEWS | Eco-Logic Awards 2024: In Recognition of Grassroots Climate Change Advocacy
by Earthlife | 8 December 2024 | Events, News, Publications | 0 Comments
30 October 2024: Earthlife Africa Johannesburg has been awarded bronze in the prestigious Eco-Logic Awards, in the Climate Change category. This recognition of the organisation’s steadfast commitment to #EnvironmentalJustice and innovative approaches to addressing the...
BLOG | Road Towards COP29: Amplifying Grassroots Voices with Earthlife Africa Johannesburg
by Earthlife | 8 December 2024 | Events, News, Publications | 0 Comments
8 November 2024: As the world gears up for COP29, set to kick off on 11 November 2024, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg has taken a bold step to ensure that grassroots voices from South Africa are heard loud and clear on the global stage. Through its series of community...
NEWS | South African Activists Represent Local Communities at COP29, Addressing Climate Challenges Head-On
by Earthlife | 8 December 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications | 0 Comments
Baku, Azerbaijan, 15 November 2024: Earthlife Africa Johannesburg and environmental justice activists from Limpopo, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape have arrived at #COP29, to ensure grassroots voices are heard. Representing communities deeply affected by climate change,...
NEWS | “Enough Is Enough!” Soweto Residents & Earthlife Africa Say “No!” to Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike
by Earthlife | 8 December 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications | 0 Comments
3 December 2024: Today, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg joined grassroots communities in Gauteng to stage a peaceful demonstration during Nersa’s hearings, opposing Eskom’s proposed 36% electricity tariff increase. “This tariff hike is a direct attack on poor and...
Check out Earthlife Africa’s latest newsletter!
by Earthlife | 30 October 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications | 0 Comments
Covering critical environmental justice news (from January to October), this edition is packed with updates on our advocacy efforts, community stories, and key environmental issues facing Africa today. Don’t miss out - click here to view or download the full...
NEWS | Empowering Women to Lead the Just Transition: Earthlife Africa’s Annual Women Seminars
by Earthlife | 28 October 2024 | Events, News, Publications | 0 Comments
August 2024: For Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, its widely anticipated annual Women Seminars are at the heart of Women’s Month. These events have become an inspiring and transformative staple each year, with nearly 400 women attending in four locations in Limpopo,...
OPINION | Shambolic energy planning derails SA’s path to a low-carbon future
by Earthlife | 25 October 2024 | News, Publications | 0 Comments
Thabo Sibeko, during an environmental justice march led by Earthlife Africa, hosted by the Eastern Cape Combined Environmental Forum. 23 September 2024: Speaking at the National Treasury’s first Climate Resilience Symposium recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa drew...