[Op-ed] Following the devastating extreme weather events in South Africa last week, legal researcher motheo. writes about the urgent need to climate-proof schools so that the rights of learners are protected against the climate crisis. dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

“The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion recognises climate change as a human rights issue but overlooks children – despite their advocacy & existing jurisprudence.” Ann Skelton & Ruhama Yilma Abebe reflect on the ICJ’s recent Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: leidenlawblog.nl/articles/the-m…

🌍📘 At #COP28, countries endorsed the Declaration on Education & Climate Change, recognising that urgent climate action is necessary to protect education systems. As #COP30 approaches, education and climate justice must remain on the agenda. 🔗 unesco.org/en/articles/de…

Pleased to share a new UNESCO report, “Homeschooling through a human rights lens” with contributions from Ann Skelton & Faranaaz Veriava. The report explores how States can protect the right to education in homeschooling settings. Read the full report: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

We recently teamed up with Black Girls Rising for a workshop on the intersections between climate & basic education. We explored ideas how schools can be climate-proofed and how young people can make their voices heard in creating a more resilient basic education system.

As the new school year approaches, many learners again face the recurring systemic issue of being unplaced. Prof Faranaaz Veriava reflects on this perennial crisis and the legal obligations of provincial education departments. dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0…

BREAKING NEWS | Some schools in Limpopo Province will not reopen tomorrow due to flooding in the Vhembe and Mopani districts following days of heavy rains.

Limpopo’s Education Department has announced that schools in the Vhembe and Mopani districts should not open this week due to flooding. tinyurl.com/6byahv4p

Do you agree with this assessment of Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s performance? What are your thoughts? dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0…

WATCH | Some schools have reopened in the flood-stricken Mopani and Vhembe districts in Limpopo following heavy rains over the past two weeks. However, some schools are still facing challenges that are affecting academic activities.

A painful reminder of why scholar transport safety must be urgently addressed. Read more: dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0…

How can General Comment 26 strengthen human rights–based climate litigation in South Africa? Our newly published article from Faranaaz Veriava and motheo. explores its potential for children’s rights and climate accountability. Read here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…