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...

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...

COP26 Did Not Deliver on Inclusion nor Ambition in Climate Goals

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

Cover image: Makoma Lekalakala at a march in Glasgow at COP26 with fellow Climate Justice Activists. An under-whelming COP26 had eco-justice and human rights activists amplifying their calls for more inclusive reforms to address the climate crises, along with calls...

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...