Prince Harry took centre stage at New York’s 14th Concordia Annual Summit, and handed out the Diana Award’s Legacy Award.

Prince Harry will visit New York City for the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week from 22 to 29 September 2024.

It seems like August is the new September, with Johannesburg already experiencing Spring temperatures. This is in line with global trends.

Margaret Renkl, a New York Times columnist, has criticised the film Twisters for omitting any reference to climate change.

South Africans are shocked with the coffee’s price continuing to climb. The biggest increase happened over the last three years.

A drought that has pushed millions into hunger across southern Africa has been driven by the El Nino weather pattern, not climate change.

We investigate if the violent storms experienced in the Western Cape are in anyway related to climate change in South Africa …

Cape Town is facing hotter weather and a recurring drought because of the ongoing El Niño effect, say climate experts.

A report from the United Nations (UN) has warned that the world’s climate is on a trajectory to warm by 3°C this century.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has taken a bold stance against climate change and food insecurity on the momentous occasion of Mandela Day.

The Zanzibar Government will construct a 500 metre seawall of to protect the Mkumbuu City ruins from being washed away.

A new study has revealed many beaches around the world that are predicted to greatly shrink in size by 2100.

As a disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, climate change should be central to the government’s planning in Nigeria.

Around the world, the convergence of climate change, violence, and poverty has uprooted millions of people from their homes.

The experiences of those on the frontlines of climate change are also examined, particularly focusing on West Africa.

There is an almost certain probability that one year in the next five will claim the title of the hottest year ever recorded.

In an era where environmental consciousness is on the rise, many corporations are quick to label their products as “green-friendly”.

The use of sustainable aviation fuels at airports in Europe is set to increase, in order to reduce carbon emissions.

Across the globe, many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the “wildland urban interface”).

A recent study has quantified the role of climate change in the risk of extreme fire weather in the Cape Town region.

As the climate crisis worsens, more and more people are experiencing what is commonly known as “climate anxiety”.

Women, who are responsible for fetching water, cooking, and other household chores, bear the brunt of this crisis.

A study has found that climate change played a role in the “UCT fire” of 2021 and has significantly increased the chances of fires occurring.

The impact of climate change is growing on the African continent, and It’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest.

SAHRC provincial manager, Eileen Carter says several measures have been put in place to address the needs of the vulnerable.

Africa got a boost at the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference, new projects will look into reforestation and forest conservation.

Climate change has an impact on food production, contributes to the displacement of people and increases the risks to health globally.

It was therefore fitting that the UN climate change conference last year, COP27, was hosted in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Africa’s livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change with parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle.

SA’s Environmental Minister says ‘richer states’ must pay reparations to the less fortunate – in order to help fight climate change.

Fossil fuels account for 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions which enable massive environmental destruction.

A study measured how much heat 53 birds species in southern Africa could stand, it found that species vary greatly in this way.

The link between climate change and the spread of crop pests has been established by research and evidence, so now what?

Climate change has put people at risk of injury and death, altering the prevalence and distribution of illnesses and infectious diseases.

Increasing climate risks could mean that millions of Africans could be uprooted or trapped where they are due to climate change.

Scientists have brought to light the extreme increases in the Earth’s temperature with heat-waves becoming stronger and lasting longer.

Hundreds of climate change protestors marched to Parliament on Heritage Day and demanded action from government.

A number of people marched to Parliament on Heritage Day calling for policies to be put in place to reduce climate change in South Africa.

Climate change has increased global temperatures and young African children are at risk of heat stress impacts.

Some of the effects of climate change which were felt earlier this year include the floods which affected KwaZulu-Natal.

Climate change is increasingly hitting food production, the quality, quantity and price of food is also being affected.

One in four people on Earth face water shortages, there is need to now tap into unconventional water sources.

Research has shown that if temperatures temporarily overshoot 2°C it will cause irreversible extinctions and damage to some species.

There is a relationship between climate and human security. Climate under certain conditions does amplify security risks.

Urban planning is key to achieving inclusive, safe and sustainable cities. Africa, for decades has lagged behind, but now with the increase in climate change related disasters, there is urgent need for change.

Scientists have revealed some startling facts regarding global warming and its impact on weather patterns around the world.

South Africa is in the eye of the climate change storm, according to SALGA this is due to corruption, poor planning and infrastructure.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is calling on citizens from across the world to fight climate change with #ChangeTheJourney.

The climate activist set himself alight on Earth Day and according to a friend, he had been planning his death for quite some time

President Cyril Ramaphosa and a few ministers have had charges of culpable homicide opened against them for the KZN floods.

Weather records held for 60 years tumbled this week, during the KZN floods – but linking this event to climate change comes with caveats.

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Cameron Lombard collaborated with dancers from Cape Town to show their support for Ukraine. Take a look.

Uh oh…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has just dropped a bombshell speech on all things climate change in Africa.

Early flowering of the Namaqualand daisies is a phenological shift that will impact on tourism and is accelerated by climate change.

A rare sighting of a polar bear hunting down a reindeer on the Svalbard archipelago in Norway has raised questions whether it may be changing its diet.

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers’s ‘Bewilderment’ tells the tale of a planet in peril as seen and experienced by one remarkable boy and his father.

SA youth have warned in a Unicef poll that their homes, education and access to to safe water has been impacted by climate change

Prince Charles has heaped praise on his eldest son, Prince William, for his dedication to the environment.

Martin Daubney said that before Prince William make comments about the space race, he should have a word with his own brother first.

‘Robbing our children’: Prince William has slammed the ‘space race billionaires’ for their obsession with space travel and tourism.

Prince Charles has had his favourite car modified so it now uses a fuel largely derived from cheese and wine.

Urban settlements are in life-threatening danger due to heatwaves in South Africa which are likely to increase in frequency and magnitude.

An exciting investment opportunity? Siv Ngesi is inviting fossil fuel companies to ‘come and dig up oil, gas and coal in South Africa’.

Lewis Pugh endured water temperatures between 0 and 3 Celsius and became the first person to undertake a multi-day swim in the polar regions.

Watershed show: Models and guests were pelted by hailstones at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show during a freak storm in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday.

Piers Morgan called Prince Harry a ‘two-faced twerp’ on social media after the duke reportedly boarded a private jet.

A 50kg female loggerhead sea turtle was rescued by the Two Oceans Aquarium after she was found entangled in a ghost fishing net.

Thousands of locals and tourists had to be evacuated from towns in northern Greece as wildfires have been raging on for nearly a week

A new study revealed that the years of jacarandas flowering in late spring might be limited if temperatures continue to rise.

Few African countries have adequate meteorological services to cope with weather warning demands as climate change impacts the continent.

‘Tragically it is the poor nations and the developing world that remain vulnerable to the threat and the crisis of climate change’ – Zikalala

Environmentalists have called on the government to take climate change seriously and to focus on building just food systems on Earth Day.

CoJ will partner with government as well as communities, business enterprises, academia and more to unite against climate change.

Finnair has given carbon-neutral air travel the green light by signing an expression of interest to purchase 20 electric planes from a Swedish aircraft manufacturer.

Extreme E has created a buzz in the motor racing world, particularly because of its commitment to gender equality and climate change credentials.

Elon Musk announced a new contest with a hefty prize to boost carbon tech innovation and tackle climate change.

The nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death certificate will now become the first in the world to list air pollution as a cause of death.

Khahliso Myataza, 17, is hopeful the new president-elect will give discourse to what some perceive as growing US-centric Afrophobia.

Greta Thunberg recently used Donald Trump’s own words against him saying he should “chill Donald, chill!”

Prince William recently made royal history after giving a TED Talk about climate change and his prestigious Earthshot Prize.

Prince William and David Attenborough recently launched the Earthshot Prize – which is said to be the most prestigious global environment prize in history.

Some countries have reneged on their multilateral commitments, Ramaphosa said.

A Capetonian is set to row from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro to showcase the message that 100% renewable energy is a practical option.

‘We must resist the temptation to relegate the critical issue of climate change to the back-burner’ – Cyril Ramaphosa

Sea ice plays an essential role in controlling the global climate, but rising temperatures mean it is melting at unprecedented rates.

The explosive growth and success of human society over the past 10 000 years has been underpinned by a distinct range of climate conditions.

Based on new projections for economic growth, experts suggest the impact of the coronavirus might significantly curb global emissions and change the way we tackle climate concerns.

If the way we use plastic is not dramatically changed, there may be more of it in the ocean than fish, by 2050.

The Spekboom tree has the ability to absorb more carbon dioxide than any other plant.

The Westernmost part of the Victoria Falls is located near the shore in Zimbabwe; while the main section is divided by the Devil’s Cataract.

On Friday 24 January, Lewis Pugh became the first person in history to swim beneath the Antarctic ice sheet to raise awareness of the climate crisis and to highlight the need for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the region.

The Great Labyrinth of Africa will be the largest labyrinth on Earth standing across an area of five hectares near Klapmuts in the Western Cape.

Hundreds of millions of people in Africa depend on rainfall to grow their food.

How about a challenge for 2020? Various people and organisations over SA are planting spekboom as part of the #SpekboomChallenge. Here’s why:

Climate change activist, Ayakha Melithafa has confirmed that she will represent South Africa and attend the World Economic Forum in Davos.

2019 was the year the climate crisis went from from mere political noise to squarely on the world’s agenda, and we have youth activists to thank for it.

Concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are higher than at any time in human history, and nine of the warmest years have occurred since 2005.

The Ocean Cleanup device is testing new ways to collect and remove plastic from the ocean and recently revealed the results from its first voyage.

SA’s ‘wonder plant’: Boplaas Family Vineyards in Calitzdorp pledged to plant one million spekbooms by 2025 in the fight for climate change.

The president warned that collaboration between government, civil organisations and the public is needed to prevent a South Africa without water.