Despite increasing demands on the country’s defence force, funding for the military has been steadily declining
Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries
This is caused by inadequate infrastructure, poor governance, weak legislation and institutions, poor maintenance as well as insufficient data and information
South Africa is a semi-arid country whose rainfall patterns are changing as a result of global warming, but incompetent governance
is another factor that exacerbates water scarcity
The world has its annual chance to correct its course toward an equitable and sustainable planet
The infrastructure is there but it has to be maintained, upgraded and used appropriately
The energy crisis has to be resolved. But crises also typically create opportunities for unproductive rent-seeking
We should never stop stating that Africa contributes the least to carbon emissions but experiences the worst effects of climate change
Most household lack access to adequate food to meet dietary needs for a healthy, active lifestyle
Local government must prioritise indigent households in terms of providing water, electricity, sewerage and solid waste services but need to improve how they identify these families