Energy

Water is More Precious Than Gas

On Friday 20th September, thousands of South Africans joined the global climate strike to register their objections to the continuing destruction of the planet. Among them was HBF partner the Support Centre for Land Change (SCLC) who are fighting against fracking threats.

A displaced woman sits at her improvised shelter in the Buzi region after the passage of cyclone Idai in central Mozambique, 27 March 2019.

The Shops Are Burning, The Women Are Burning, The Climate is Burning: Connecting The Dots

Analysis

Just a few months ago, two cyclones (Kenneth and Idai) destroyed the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people in parts of southern Africa. The cyclones, along with widespread drought, forced desperate people to migrate. But links between migrancy and xenophobia, violence against women and the growing climate crisis across southern Africa and well beyond have been largely neglected.

The Sorry Tale of a Coal Mine in Paradise - and the Japanese Hands Behind It

Partner Analysis

The people of the Bushveld around Waterberg used to live peaceful lives in a beautiful area — until Medupi destroyed its ecological and social fabric. The government — with a Japanese firm — plans to build another coal-fired power station in the area, but the community is fighting back.

By Elana Greyling, Earthlife Africa Associate

Environmental Justice in South Durban: Community Caught Between Toxic Polluters and Climate Shocks

Analysis

For decades, South Durban's communities have shared their neighbourhood with two of the country’s biggest oil refineries. As some of the estimated 20,000 South Africans killed by air pollution every year, they now must also contend with flooding and storms.

By Shanice Farmin, South Durban Communities Environmental Alliance (SDCEA)

Eskom Increase

Partner media release

Eskom hike wipes out R80 increase on pensioners’ old-age grants.

HBS Partners Win Goldman Environmental Prize for Action Against Russia Nuclear Deal

The Heinrich Boell Foundation congratulates Makoma Lekalakala and Liz McDaid for being awarded the Goldman Environmental Price 2018.

Green Entrepreneurship - Energy Technology Training for Low-Income Households in George.

In response to the growing demand for energy security and financial independence in women-led households, HBS together with its partner Sustainable Energy Africa has been providing training on green entrepreneurship to a group of women in George. This evaluation report documents a 5 day training recently held in George, Western Cape.

By Amanda Luxande

Nuclear Energy: All Roads Lead to Economic Paralysis

The main purpose of this report is to highlight the different funding models for nuclear power across the globe and to show that no matter what model the SA government chooses, the bottom line is that nuclear is unaffordable, takes too long to build and comes with too many risks.

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Campaign for a Just Energy Future Brings the Energy Debate to the People

On 22 November 2017, the Campaign for a Just Energy Future (CJEF) held a public political party debate at St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Joined by its many Stop the Nuke Deal partners and also the Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF), the CJEF held a successful public event which did much to promote the idea of the need for energy justice.

By Natasha Adonis

Sustainable Energy Solutions for South African Local Government - A Practical Guide

Municipalities need support to build their capacity, to provide them with detailed technical information, and to prioritise from the range of management. This practical guide serves to promote the development of an equitable low carbon, clean energy economy throughout Southern Africa.

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