Fossil Free South Africa

Fossil Free South Africa is a non-profit that aims to divest South Africa from fossil fuels in order to protect the country, and people around the globe, from climate and ecological breakdown. South Africa is in particular danger, warming twice as quickly as the global average, with widespread drought hurting farmers and the rural poor. Day Zero – no water – has hit 30 South African municipalities and it will only get worse as we burn more oil and gas. The UN Environment Programme says global carbon emissions reductions must hit 7.6% annually to meet the 1.5C degree stabilisation target – yet governments are not acting fast enough. Most institutions in South Africa are in denial. Fossil Free South Africa is calling on universities, asset managers, retirement funds, and philanthropies in South Africa to divest from fossil fuels and instead invest in renewables and a sustainable future. Get started by browsing their projects and guides, and following them on social media. They also have different newsletters for different topics to sign up for.