South Africa Contributed .54% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
Agriculture contributed approximately 2.47% to the GDP of South Africa in 2021. The agricultural sector has great potential with the climatic conditions of the country... Read more.
South Africa Electricity Supply Commission (ESKOM)
In 1882, Kimberly was the first city in South Africa to be illuminated by electric streetlights. In 1891, the first central power station and distribution system... Read more.
Fuel Consumption Data in South Africa
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DME) Quarterly Fuel Consumption Data South Africa is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 398 – 510 MtCO2e... Read more.
Challenges to the Adoption of Electric Cars in South Africa Include Import Duties and Limited Local Production
The transport sector in South Africa is the second largest emitter of GHG in the country, responsible for 10.8% of GHG emissions, with road transport accounting... Read more.
South Africa is Ranked 96 out of 182 Countries in Terms of Climate Change Vulnerability and Its Preparedness to Enhance Resilience
According to Notre Dame Global Adaptation InitiativeDroughts, floods, storms, landslides, and wildfires are becoming more prevalent across the globe due to climate... Read more.
South Africa’s Public Utility Commits to Producing Renewable Energy
South Africa depends heavily on coal for its electricity generation and is among the highest GHG emitters in the world. Over the last decade, South Africa has faced... Read more.
South Africa: Climate Progress Indicators
Small increases in installed renewable energy capacity while significant increases in fuel consumptionThe Climate Progress Report for South Africa was published... Read more.
Youth Climate Activism in South Africa is Widespread
“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.” AristotleClimate change affects every country on the planet. The youth of today can act as agents of change... Read more.
Natural Gas Consumption in South Africa Has Been Declining since 2018
Natural gas currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of South Africa’s primary energy needs . In 2020, South Africa used around 4.05 billion cubic meters of natural... Read more.
South Africa: Work From Home Policy May Lessen Demand for Petrol; Increased Electricity Prices Likely
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a global increase in oil prices. Towards the end of February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, oil prices went above... Read more.