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“Nothing about us, without us” – The New, Old Mantra guiding the people to Environmental Sovereignty

by Earthlife | 21 February, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Publications

Climate activists have been blazing a trail in the past couple of months, asserting their valorous stances against environmental tyranny in our republic. To begin a new epoch, succeeding COP26, we must take a moment to reflect on a few milestones, under climate...

POST-COVID: More Authentic and Wholesome Public Participation Processes Will Lead to Developments that Work for the People (PART 1 OF 2)

by Earthlife | 20 February, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Publications

Earthlife Africa’s Ulrich Steenkamp says the notion “nothing about us without us” is fundamental to our many rights and responsibilities as citizens. On paper, South Africa is a shining beacon when it comes to democracy. With one of the best...

Ignore the Climate Crises, at the Cost of Human Rights

by Earthlife | 18 February, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases, Publications

As one of the world’s biggest carbon-emitters dependent on coal for 80% of its electricity, South Africa’s pivot to renewable energy, as part of a just transition, is imperative. Through its event for International Human Rights Day “Accelerating a Just Transition...

Citizens of Lephalale Welcomes Decision to Deny Eskom’s Request for Air Quality Compliance Exemptions

by Earthlife | 18 February, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Publications

Concerned Citizens of Lephalale and the Women of Change from Marapong raised their voices and their hand to be counted and to be heard. Lephalale/Steenbokpan crossing “At last, hopefully not too little too late, Eskom no longer has a licence to pollute!” This was the...