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…
More to tackle climate change
“Time is not on our side. And promises made must be promises kept. This is the only way to rebuild the trust needed to confront the climate crisis,” said Selwin…
Labour wants out of Just Transition loans
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) wants SA out of loans provided by the JETP (Just Energy Transition Partnership). The JETP has supported SA’s energy transition by R1,…
ClimSA
The 27th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-27) kicked off yesterday morning in Mauritius, titled “the Future of Climate and Water Across Generations of the SADC Region.” The significance…
Rainfall now, might lessen in Summer
“We are in a weak to moderate El Niño temperature already, but there is 99% confidence there will be lower rainfall this Summer and even drier conditions” says Dr Johan…
El Niño: Coming or already here?
Earthnews365 in partnership with the Landbank, are hosting a business breakfast online to raise awareness about the El Niño. Karabo Mabuza from the Landbank, is expected to set the scene…
Partnership to strengthen African banks and financial markets
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), a coalition of financial institutions, and the African Development Bank, have announced a new partnership to accelerate Africa’s just transition to net…
Landbank official sponsor of Business Breakfast
Landbank is the official partner in a business breakfast to discuss possible effects of an El Niño on water, agriculture and energy. Speakers lined up for the breakfast include seasoned…