Climate change could leave South African tourism high and dry: A big part of South Africa's appeal lies in its good weather. Climate change poses a risk to the tourism industry. IMAGE REUTERS/Mike HutchingsTowards the end of each year hundreds of thousands of people escape dark, cold, rainy winters in Europe and North America for a break in sunny South Africa“. Many are … [Read more...] about Climate change could leave South African tourism high and dry | The Conversation
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In the quest for climate justice, who’s left out?
In the quest for climate justice, who’s left out?: According to Catherine Constantinides, South African climate activist, when we talk about climate justice, the first thing that comes to mind is small island states, which contribute little to global warming but suffer its worst impacts. Or perhaps we think of climate-vulnerable countries like Pakistan, where millions are … [Read more...] about In the quest for climate justice, who’s left out?
Seychelles a voice for oceans and youth at climate conference
Seychelles a voice for oceans and youth at climate conference: Seychelles was a prominent voice for the oceans at the United Nations climate change conference (COP22) that ended in Marrakech, Morocco, last Friday with Ambassador Ronny Jumeau being chosen to report on the oceans to a high-level plenary meeting. He spoke at several other oceans events and was also in demand at … [Read more...] about Seychelles a voice for oceans and youth at climate conference
Managing water is key to adapting African agriculture to climate change | The Conversation
Managing water is key to adapting African agriculture to climate change: Water and agriculture is high on the agenda at this year's climate talks. ShutterstockA unanimous decision on how to take action on climate change is incredibly rare. Yet, African nations have overwhelmingly included climate resilient agriculture in their indicative pledges to the United Nations. And … [Read more...] about Managing water is key to adapting African agriculture to climate change | The Conversation
Ocean Climate Action Making Waves
Ocean Climate Action Making Waves: A special Oceans Action Event at the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech (COP22) is bringing together over 400 high-level participants from around the world to advance oceans and climate change issues and to pledge concrete actions in support of the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal number 14, which is to conserve and … [Read more...] about Ocean Climate Action Making Waves
