So near yet so far
Strides to limit carbon emissions globally, have fallen short of the target, a new report has confirmed. Findings suggest COP28 must set the stage for immediate action. By 2030 emissions…
JSE launches carbon markets
Those who are for credit markets, see them as a launchpad to global investment, while journeying to a net zero economy.Those who are suspicious of them, perceive them as a…
Where are we on the IPCC report?
A recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts an increase in socio-economic risks, as a result of a warming planet. Some of the repercussions as a…
Is there still hope in green jobs driven by the transition?
Just when our team at Earthnews365, was beginning to engage economists, on whether there is still hope for green jobs driven by the Just Energy Transition in South Africa, the…
World Bank grants $1 billion to SA
The World Bank has given South Africa a loan of about $1 billion towards its long-term energy security and transition to a low carbon economy. Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, Deputy-Director General: Asset…
New multi-hazard early warning system
A new multi hazard early warning and detection system is now active. The system was designed for the African continent, to offers practical recommendations to mitigate disaster impacts, such as…
SA’s first CCS project
Capturing and storing carbon, also referred to as CCS, is lauded globally for its capacity to reduce carbon emissions in countries where coal is the sole or dominant source of…
The Ocean’s role in fighting climate change
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has called on nations to increase investment in the ocean.This would fast-track the ocean’s ability to help tackle the climate crisis. A statement released by…
Will gas to power take us back?
Are gas to power projects a step back in achieving net zero targets? All Roads leading to COP28 discussions later this year, where the global community will take stock of…
African Development Bank’s Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme
According to the Yale Climate Connection Organization, a study conducted in 20 African countries concerning extreme weather events, since 2000, found there have been 13 droughts, 7 floods and 2…