Carbon markets?
Although South Africa’s carbon market has existed since 2019, some economists argue placing that placing a price on carbon, is a good start, if emissions are to be reduced. Others,…
How to reduce emissions in the transport sector
A statement from the City of Johannesburg, hosts of the C40 workshop on transport, shared a few practical tips on ways of reducing emissions in the transport sector. Encouraging the…
Joburg hosts C40 workshop on transport
The much anticipated three-day workshop organized by C40 kicks off in Joburg, today. Joburg’s Transport Department is expected to host over 20 participants from African and European cities until 25…
Spotlight on natural gas
Burning natural gas was responsible for 22 per cent of global carbon emissions, released into the atmosphere from fuel combustion in 2020 alone, according to a report by the International…
Seasonal Weather reviewed by SADC Region
Predictions for rainfall for this season, will be reviewed by the Southern African Region. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, through its Climate Services Centre (CSC), will meet on…
Was 2023 the warmest year to date?
Did you also feel the scorching heat just before the unpredictable heavy rains? Well, the World Meteorological Organization’s provisional State of the Global Climate report, confirms that 2023 could be…
AFDB loan to SA
The African Development Bank has approved about $300 million towards South Africa’s energy sector. The loan to South Africa, is to implement its Energy Governance and Climate Resilience Programme. Leila…
“Tropicalization” as marine species feel the heat
An unforgettable, impressionable picture of marine mammals in 2023, must be of a whale cow and its tiny calf caught on camera. Work by researchers from the University of Southampton,…
Al role defined in net zero journey
There is much talk of how the 4th Industrial Revolution, could boost our tech capabilities, and could contribute some $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030. Artificial intelligence (Al) scares…
Verge of no return
Wits Professor Laura Pereira, from the Global Change Institute at Wits University, says that business as usual is no longer possible, as threats from the Earth system tipping points, are…