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What We Think
Perspectives for change


Historic climate ruling at the ICJ
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion regarding the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, making clear that States and major polluters have a duty to protect people and take effective action to safeguard the climate system.
Aug 14


Scaling finance for adaptation
There is broad consensus on the importance of adaptation finance in responding to the climate crisis. However, ambiguity on what adequate financing looks like has left space for misleading narratives to take root.
Jul 23


South Africa’s G20 Presidency begins
As South Africa’s official G20 Presidency commences, it’s fitting from a climate justice perspective that The International Court of...
Dec 6, 2024


Letter to DIRCO: S.A.’s climate and development priorities for the 2025 G20+ Presidency
The restructuring of the private financial sector was prioritised as a key demand in a CSO letter to DIRCO and other key ministries.
Aug 5, 2024


South Africa’s G20 presidency and the Budget
A reform of the international financial and economic architecture is essential to address the world’s development needs. South African...
Mar 20, 2024


Concessional finance: The key to securing a resilient future
Our research paper "Balancing concessional finance and debt distress in African middle-income countries while addressing climate action"...
Sep 6, 2023


Africa Climate Summit: Continent’s opportunity to advance climate leadership, amplify influence
"The Africa Climate Summit, holding in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4 to 6, 2023, is being billed as a major opportunity to push the...
Aug 31, 2023


Kicking the World’s Coal Habit
Malango was interviewed by science journalist and author Bianca Nogrady for WIRED magazine. " Novel climate-financing deals are promising...
Aug 16, 2023


C2ES: Means of Implementation: Convenings on a Solutions-Oriented Approach to the GST
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is leading a project aimed at achieving an ambitious and environmentally effective...
Jul 11, 2023
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