How can we meet the growing need for vegetable oils while minimising #environmental harm and prioritizing human rights?   A recent report ‘Exploring the future of vegetable oils’ highlights that better production practices will be the key.    bit.ly/4a4e3LT

Ahead of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, #IPCC’s 2022 #ClimateReport on impacts, adaptation & vulnerability shows that #Climatechange is impacting #IndigenousPeoples’ ways of life: 📖cultural & linguistic diversity 🍞food security 🥦health & 🌺well-being 🔗bit.ly/WGIIRept

South Africa's food prices are skyrocketing. Low-income households especially those with women & children suffer the most. Poor economic conditions, extreme weather like floods & global instability are driving this crisis. Read more here: bit.ly/4fxW6cB #ClimateCrisis

Europe's transition from coal towards a renewable energy future presents an exciting opportunity for South Africa to develop new economic partnerships and embrace renewable energy. Read more here: bit.ly/4dRBXNb #climatechange #renewableenergy

To ensure vulnerable developing countries’ needs are met at #COP29, #ACT2025 presents its newly released a 4-pillar plan for success: 💰 Finance 📋 Mitigation 🌊 Loss & Damage 🌾 Adaptation Learn more: bit.ly/4bCn6VF

With #COP29 less than 3 months away, it's important for this year's discussions to press on with the shift to green energy sources which could save one of South Africa's most scarce and precious resources - water. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4purt33k #ClimateAction

Record high temps, extreme weather, melting ice caps—and yet, some still deny global warming. 🌍🔥 Watch part 2 of our video debunking and setting the record straight on the top 10 myths about #globalwarming #ClimateCrisis #ClimateComms #ClimateMyths

Like many African countries, South Africa faces heightened risks of heatwaves & droughts, jeopardizing maize crops & the cattle industry. Urgent #ClimateAction is crucial to slash emissions & protect our food systems. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycymde8m #SustainableAgriculture

Ahead of World #OzoneDay, it’s crucial to recognize how fossil fuels contribute to ozone depletion and deadly air pollution in South Africa. A transition to renewables is not just necessary—it’s urgent. Read more here: bit.ly/4ebyAAO 🌍🌿 #CleanEnergy

The ongoing healing of the ozone layer is an inspirational example of how the world can come together to address global challenges, such as the climate crisis. More on Monday's #OzoneDay: un.org/en/observances… #ClimateAction

16 September is World #OzoneDay. The gradual recovery of the ozone layer is an environmental success story that shows how the world can come together to tackle global challenges. Let's continue to safeguard this protective shield. ozone.unep.org/ozone-day/mont… Montreal Protocol Ozone Secretariat

#OzoneDay #OzoneLayerProtection

As we commemorate #ZeroEmissionsDay on 21 Sep, it is important to constantly find solutions that will help us with reducing emissions. Grid-scale batteries are often ignored in the renewables debate but they play a crucial role. Read more here: bit.ly/3ZrLtCv

"It is time for a rapid and just phase-out of fossil fuels, and a rapid and smart scale-up of renewables to drive sustainable development, energy security and economic prosperity"—@AntonioGuterres to world leaders at #UNGA: news.un.org/en/story/2024/… #ClimateAction

This #WorldEnvironmentHealthDay, let’s not forget the mental health toll of #climatechange. Climate-induced stress, anxiety, and depression are increasing, particularly in vulnerable regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more here: bit.ly/3A86kAe

Are you a freelance or employed reporter covering climate change for local media, digital platforms, or community radio? Enter the Climate Media Awards! Showcase your work and win up to R15,000 Submit here bit.ly/climatemediawa… #ClimateMediaAwards

Repeat after me: We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis. We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis. We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis. We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis. No time to wait. #ActOnClimate

The increasing impacts of the climate crisis, which intensify disasters like what is being seen in Nepal and other parts of the world, highlights urgent need for preparedness, financing & more. #ClimateAction info is here: unep.org/topics/climate…

South Africa’s Climate Change Act has been signed into law. This is a massive step toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions & protecting vulnerable communities. We need to make this law a reality. #ClimateActionNow #COP29 Read more here: bit.ly/3zLUfku

South Africa has an unlikely ally in its race to meet its decarbonisation targets: the private sector. Once government catches up, profits and economic development will follow while doing what is good for the planet. #RenewableEnergy bit.ly/3CJspWZ