The Fair Finance Southern Africa hosted its 6th Fair Finance school in Cape Town, focusing on the youth. It hosted 45 passionate young activists and climate change enthusiasts, who brought not just their determination for change but an electric energy for progressive solutions.
The room was buzzing with excitement, and it was so inspiring to see how much the conversation around climate change and finance has evolved. This wasn’t just a topic for activists anymore; it was a movement embraced by everyday people who care deeply about our planet and demand real, lasting solutions from public finance!
We focused on applying what we had learned on Day 1 of the two-day event and continued our exploration of International Financial Institutions and their significance. Presentations from speakers, Armando Ayala, Alia Kajee, and Environmental Lawyer Zahra Omar highlighted the importance of policies, their relevance, and functionality. They also discussed how the Policy Assessment was developed.
The highlight of the day was the group work, where everyone showcased their ideas and strategies for implementing practical change. Participants took what they learned and turned it into clear ideas, planned campaign work, and practical tactics that used finance knowledge to solve problems. The poster designs were particularly impressive and effectively conveyed the visual understanding of everything we learned.
In this episode, we explore the connection between #climatefinance and #climatejustice. Whether you're an activist, community leader, or just curious about how finance relates to justice, this video is a great place to start. We introduce our Fair Finance Principles and outline civil society's vision for climate finance. If you're ready to understand how climate finance can fuel the fight for justice, this one's for you!
You’ve got the basics of #climatejustice and #climatefinance, but you want to get more technical. Maybe you’re going to meet with a finance institution or funder. Perhaps you already have a finance campaign idea and want to add more punch with the right words! Get to know the basics of climate finance in this video: the core principles, why it matters, and how it fits into the Just Transition.
In this episode of Risk from the Fair Finance School, we look at the role of financial institutions in assessing environmental and social risks when funding projects. We learn how these policies provide clear guidance at every stage of an investment, from preparation to construction and monitoring.
Corporate governance isn’t just a rulebook; it’s the backbone of ethical, transparent, and successful companies and financial institutions. From board decisions to financial transparency, good governance ensures accountability at every level.
Africa contributes 4% of global emissions but suffers the worst climatic consequences, from rising temperatures, droughts, and floods. These aren’t just weather disasters; they are justice issues. Right now, most “help” comes as loans, pushing African countries deeper into debt. Is that just? Watch to learn more about why Africa needs grants, not loans, to survive the climate crisis. Download The Fair Financing For Climate Justice: An Activist Guide https://bit.ly/4osB6IO to make a difference.
South Africa’s Solar Boom, But Who Really Benefits? In this video, we look at what energy democracy is and why we need it. 85% of South Africa’s electricity still comes from coal, making us one of the world’s biggest polluters. The shift to solar is urgent, but if only the rich can afford it, we’re just swapping one inequality for another.
We need energy democracy for:
✅ Fair access for workers, communities & small businesses
✅ Shared benefits, not corporate profits
✅ A just transition that leaves no one behind
Learn to campaign for #ClimateJustice in Africa with the Fair Financing for Climate Justice toolkit. This Activist Guide is packed with information on how to engage the media, digital campaigning and how to put together a workshop. Download your FREE guide: https://bit.ly/4osB6IO
In this episode, we learn that climate finance is a matter of justice, and that the money intended to combat climate change isn’t reaching the communities drowning in floods, scorched by drought, and battered by storms. Climate finance should be about justice, not just numbers on a spreadsheet. The #FairFinanceSchool breaks it down in plain terms what this all means, no jargon, just people-powered solutions.
Mozambique’s gas boom isn’t "development", it’s displacement, violence, and climate destruction. In Cabo Delgado:
⚠️ Communities face human rights abuses
⚠️ The environmental harm to marine life has not been properly assessed. This isn’t progress. It’s profit over people.
✊ Join the movement: https://stopmozgas.org/
