COP17 leaves world sleepwalking towards four degrees warming
In this article Oxfam* argues that the world’s poor will bear the brunt of the failure of COP17, including high food prices rise.
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COP 17 ends: Earth, and Africa, still headed for disaster
In this article Mike Dorsey* discusses the different NGO and individual responses to the outcomes of COP17.
COP 17: Youth and hope in a climate of stale politics
Alex Lenferna* gives an account of some of the youth initiatives at COP 17 and the need to link climate change to social justice.
Durban Conference of Youth
Esther Agbarakwe* seeks provocatively for the African youth and the African voice against the backdrop of the Durban Conference of Youth.
Kliptown Youth open eyes to Climate Change
Sonia Koopman* reports on the Kliptown youth’s positive response to awareness raising programme on climate change that include photography and storytelling.
COP17: Media And Climate Change
Mariclair Smit discusses the relationship between COP17, the media and different angles of the stories, and barriers and/or support for climate justice.
Carbon Markets: Trading with our Future
This article explains carbon market trading and argues that like any market it will lead to fluctuations and crashes and is therefore not a sustainable solution for climate justice.
Engen’s crude oil haunts Durban community
Pralini Naidoo* gives an account of the Durban community’s struggle against Engen.
Climate change not really my business “So I thought
Cynthia Musiye* talks about her personal realisation about climate change.
South African Waste Pickers: ‘MATOTI’
Portia Mosia* discusses the important work that waste pickers do and the struggle to have their work recognised and paid.