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Climate change is threatening sheep farmers in South Africa’s Drakensberg – how they’re adapting

Mhlangabezi Slayi, University of Fort Hare; Admire Rukudzo Dzvene, University of Fort Hare; Hlekani Muchazotida Kabiti, Walter Sisulu University; Shadreck Muchaku, University of Fort Hare; University of Venda, and Simbarashe Ndhleve, Walter Sisulu University

Climate change is threatening sheep farming in South Africa’s Drakensberg. Farmers are adapting but need mountain infrastructure, better climate warnings and vets.
If the millions of SMEs in South Africa adopted green practices, this would make an enormous positive impact on the environment. MBI/Shutterstock

Small businesses that go green could make a big impact in South Africa: study analyses what’s in their way

Obert Matarirano, Walter Sisulu University and Trust Chireka, University of Fort Hare

When up to 3.5 million small businesses go green, this will benefit South Africa’s environment and help the businesses survive in a changing climate.
The Amathole forest in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is being restored as part of a carbon capture and storage project. Lyssipos/Wikimedia Commons

Carbon capture in rural South Africa: projects show how fighting climate change can create rural jobs – research

Simbarashe Ndhleve, Walter Sisulu University; Hlekani Muchazotida Kabiti, Walter Sisulu University, and Leonard Chitongo, Walter Sisulu University

Carbon capture projects could provide the funds needed to restore land degraded by commercial farming and forestry.

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