South Africa’s economy is based on an energy paradigm called the minerals-energy complex and this has led to it being one of the most energy and carbon intensive countries in the world. 

Pollution and waste, particularly from fossil fuels, have a big impact on health while the implications of climate change cannot be overstated.

The Climate and Energy Justice Campaign focuses on a just energy transition from a dirty, fossil fuel based energy system to one that means clean and accessible electricity, owned by people.

The Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) was launched in 2000 and is a global alliance working towards a just and waste-free world without incineration. 

he environmental justice education campaign seeks to increase understandings and skills among activists in organisations living and working on the fence line. 

roundWork in partnership with Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) promotes climate smart healthcare for health systems and health institutions. The Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) network in Africa…