Eco Minute 13:30

BULLETIN 28 June 1:30 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Eco Minute:

# Climate change activists have joined the global StopEACOP Coalition protest in Tshwane against the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. Initiated by TotalEnergies and Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation, the project faces allegations of human rights abuses and biodiversity damage near Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. Protesters urge a review of Chinese involvement, citing a potential 375-million metric tons CO2 footprint and displacement of thousands.

# The World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa has launched a youth campaign, celebrating future environmental leaders. Some of the recognised leaders include Dean Carlisle, who founded Lessons In Conservation, educating eight-thousand-500 children across 11 African countries. Esethu Cenga co-founded Rewoven Africa, focusing on textile recycling for sustainable fashion. WWF Circular Economy Analyst, Didi Mathibe, was also recognised for her fight against plastic pollution through innovative waste reduction strategies. The campaign aims to empower South African youth to champion sustainability and protect the planet’s future.

# And finally: The General Industries Workers Union is demanding reinstatement for the Green Army Programme workers in Gauteng on a permanent basis and decent wages, and massive expansion of the programme. Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei says the way this matter has been managed demonstrates poor planning, and a poor understanding of sustainability. Sebei says maintaining and climate-proofing human settlements and infrastructure is a sensible and safer use of public money, and this programme should be expanded:

Stay tuned for more news………….