In a landmark ruling, the High Court of South Africa has overturned the government’s plans to add 1,500 MW of new coal-fired power to the national grid, saying they are “unlawful and invalid.”

 In a powerful call to action, children and youth across South Africa are urging the government to advocate for their climate rights at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). As the ICJ prepares to issue an advisory opinion on states’ obligations in respect of climate change under international law, young South Africans are demanding that their voices be heard and their rights protected.

There are so many different ways to care for people and the planet. This is the message behind Cape Town Climate Week 2024, a week-long event lineup of grassroots solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time, set to take place from 23 to 28 September 2024.

The first-ever Cape Town Climate Concert isn't just about music; it's a rallying cry for a better future. Building on the long South African history of the connection between song and social change, the Cape Town Climate Concert aims to bring together people living in Cape Town and surrounds.

Youth, civil society, and concerned citizens are gearing up for the next March for System Change, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024.

On December 9 2023, people across South Africa will unite in local actions against oil and gas drilling off the South African coastlines.

A group of youth including climate justice activists visited the Khutala coal mine organised by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe.