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S3. Ep 5: Climate justice: there’s no plan(et) B

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How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue?

“Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that’s why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis joins Ntombini to unpack this important topic.

Dr Amis a thought leader on the green economy, leadership, impact investing and green entrepreneurship as well as being the founding director of the African Centre for Green Economy - a non-profit multi-disciplinary advisory think tank working towards accelerating green and inclusive economy in Africa. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
African Centre for Green Economy: https://africancentre.org/about/

Climate Commission: https://www.climatecommission.org.za/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/23/arts/claude-monet-mashed-potatoes-climate-activists.html

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Stats of climate change in SA: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/climate-change
13 Dec 2022 English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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