#5  The climate crisis in Mzansi - will we change?

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How we can solve the climate crisis together

You can make the difference really, and truly, in determining whether or not we are all successful in solving the climate crisis.

In this episode, Nicole from African Climate Reality Project, together with civil society on the frontlines of climate and environmental injustice, cover the solutions to the climate crisis - and how solving the climate crisis can also solve the socio-economic challenges and injustices that many South Africans are faced with today.

Tune in and find out how you can use your voice, your choices, and your votes to fight for our future, fight for our communities, fight for our world. Let's be active citizens!

Guests:
> Francina Nkosi | Waterberg Women Advocacy Organization
> Mmathapelo Thobejane | Sekhukhune Environmental Justice Network
> Khulekani Fah Magwaza | South African Youth Climate Change Coalition
> Vusi Ngqokomashe | Land Rights Organisation of South Africa
Season 1 / Episode 5 12 Jan 2020 English South Africa Non-Profit · Education

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