World Bank, Time Wave Goodbye to Fossils and Rather Invest in Renewables

by Earthlife | 7 May, 2021 | News, Publications

In early May – ahead of a discussion around the World Bank’s engagement on the African continent to support borrowing countries’ energy sectors – Earthlife Africa Johannesburg and dozens of organisations concerned about the climate crisis, called on its Executive...

GroundWork and ELA submitted comments on South Africa’s new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on 30th April 2021.

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...

New, Short Earthlife Africa Video Lays Bare the Negative Impacts of the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (Mmsez) Ahead of Public Hearings

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...

EARTH DAY/MONTH: SA YOUTH PICKET IN JOHANNESBURG

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...

Four Years On, Have we learnt the Lessons from the Court Ruling on the Illegal R1-Trillion Nuke Deal?

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...