A climate renaissance is under way — and ordinary citizens must be involved

by Earthlife | 13 December, 2021 | News, Press Releases

Tembisa-born Errol Andile Mlambo is with Visually Impaired Community Organisation (Vicdo), a disability advocacy organisation that champions human, social, climate and economic rights for people with disabilities. We are experiencing a climate renaissance in my...

Communities in Limpopo Remain Vigilant, the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) Must NOT Go Ahead!

by Earthlife | 8 December, 2021 | Events, News, Press Releases

The South African government is promoting and facilitating the development of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in the north of Limpopo province. The proposed activities – which will form part of the SEZ – will have significant impacts on water use, air...

Time to Celebrate the Wins and Growing Partnerships in Eco-Justice

by Earthlife | 8 December, 2021 | News, Press Releases, Publications

Now, for some good news in the lives of environmental defenders.  First, we would like to Congratulate Earthlife Africa Associate, Elana Greyling, for taking Silver and Bronze at the 2021 Eco-Logic Awards. We are so happy that Elana’s work with young women in...

The Sky’s Limit Africa [Report]: The Case for a Just Energy Transition from Fossil Fuel Production in Africa

by Earthlife | 4 November, 2021 | Events, News, Publications

Here’s an interesting report (worth a share) – released in partnership with Oilwatch Africa, Africa Coal Network, 350Africa.org, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, WoMin African Alliance, and Center for International Environmental Law – making The Case for a Just...

COP26 Statement: Our shared energy future is renewable, not radioactive

by Earthlife | 4 November, 2021 | Events, News, Press Releases, Publications

Nuclear? No thanks! Earthlife Africa Johannesburg joins a host of civil society groups in a global call for a renewable energy future. STOP!!! Don’t Nuke the Climate.  The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report highlights the growing climate...