South Africans Call for More Grassroots Engagement and Popular Education on Just Transition Framework

by Earthlife | 19 May, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases, Publications

“In the just transition, only developments that recognise and respect human and environmental rights should be considered.” Over the past few weeks, the Presidential Climate Change (PCC) Commission has started to ramp-up its consultation with communities on a...

Five Years After the Illegal Nuclear Deal, South Africa Still Struggling with a Broken Energy System That is Not Fit for Purpose

by Earthlife | 19 May, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases, Publications

At a meeting in 2017, Russian and American activists Vladimir Slivyak and Chris Williams share their experiences with dangerous nuclear power, with South African communities. April is not only significant to South Africa as Freedom Month. This is also the month that...

“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...