The Climate Change Act establishes a regulatory framework for decarbonisation in South Africa’s extractives sector, aligning with Paris Agreement commitments. Key provisions include sector-specific emissions reduction...
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Climate Change Act and the role of local government
South Africa’s response to addressing climate change has come full circle with the passing of the Climate Change Act in July 2024. This breakthrough comes at a time when South Africa is warming by approximately 0.2°C...
Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry
Illegal forestry in Africa thrives where there is conflict and where law enforcement is weak. About 30% of Africa’s forests are fast disappearing because of illegal logging and timber trade, according to the African...
Mining the potential of green industry
A July TED talk by Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, had already reached 648 293 views at the time of writing. It is not a good-news talk. Essentially, the scientific...
Addressing Zambia’s Water Security Challenges
This policy briefing outlines the scale of Zambia’s current water crisis and examines its impact on agriculture, the environment, and the economy. Based on this analysis, it recommends a multifaceted approach to...
Climate financing crucial for Malawi’s agricultural sector
Earlier this year, the board of the African Development Fund approved a $22.7 million budget grant for Malawi to help the country reform its agricultural sector and strengthen resilience to climate change. Agriculture...
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