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🚨Press Release🚨
The Paris Climate Agreement Has Failed!
Climate Justice Charter Movement Call to Prepare South Africa for a 1.5 °C overshoot
Downloadable on the CJCM website: cjcm.org.za/media/releases
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Sorry Dan and all the other commentators.
This is not about the 'flowering of our democracy' (although it is a 'reckoning').
It is more like the implosion of the transformation project, which among others is the legacy of years of pursuing neoliberal economics, and its associated corruption and hollowing out of the democratic state.
The domination by right and centre-right parties will not 'save democracy' or ensure 'good governance' as we are being told.
Complacency by these right and centre-right parties about their apparent progress in winning electoral support is illusory, as they represent considerably *less than a quarter of eligible adults* (if you include the majority who are too alienated from politics to vote or to register).
The current trajectory of politics will deepen the dystopia in which economic benefits accrue to a tiny minority, essential services are privatised and can only be afforded by those with money, and far-right projects of hate take root as the masses are diverted to fighting amongst themselves.
The abandonment by the ANC of its progressive roots, and its deterioration into a vehicle of accumulation, is destroying it.
Although few believe it is still possible, the ANC's only route to renewal would be to reject the twin evils of neoliberal economics, and primitive accumulation via the state, and embrace a new direction.
The encouraging performance of the SACP (achieving around half a million votes so far and 79 seats), despite all its challenges- entering the race late, with minimal resources, and opposed by its alliance partner- shows that the electorate may be prepared to embrace a real alternative.
The close to three quarters of adults who didn't vote in these elections can only be brought back into the political process by a progressive party or alliance of parties that addresses their real material concerns.
This analysis from 2017- arguing that the democratic project needs to address the challenges of both the predatory elite and capital- remains relevant to the core questions facing our politics today.
dailymaverick.co.za/opinioni…
As the Climate Justice Charter Movement we reject any form of neo-colonial political pressure.
Attempting to control a sovereign nation through economic strong-arming is the why South Africa requires independent, local food pathways.
Climate jobs are there for the taking.
It is regrettable that South African policies led to the termination of AGOA for South Africa. This was a predictable and preventable outcome resulting from the rejection by South Africa's government of real concerns raised by the U.S. Government. I remain hopeful that we can find a path forward to address our larger bilateral concerns, but the South African government must understand the gravity of the situation. We know that if America succeeds, so too will South Africa. This is the partnership I will continue to pursue as expeditiously as possible.
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We mourn Dr Desmond D’Sa, a courageous champion of #EnvironmentalJustice who stood with communities fighting for clean air and dignity.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and SDCEA colleagues.
Rest in power. Your courage and legacy live on.
#RIP
RIP to Dr Desmond D’sa. A force of nature as an environmental activist and a great loss to activists globally 🕊️
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From bold conversations to collective action, the Festival of Alternatives brought people together to envision a future rooted in climate justice, food sovereignty, and people-powered change.
This is a glimpse of the movement building the alternatives we need. 🌱🔥 Huge shoutouts to @COPAC_SA, Climate Justice Charter Movement & @safoodsov!!
#FestivalOfAlternatives #ClimateJustice #FoodSovereignty #ClimateJusticeCharter #SouthAfrica #ClimateAction #FoodJustice
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At the Festival of Alternatives, Climate Justice Charter Movement's Matthew Wingfield speaks about the potential of decentralised, sustainable energy to benefit the communities where energy is generated, rather than focusing only on feeding the national grid.
South Africa’s provinces each have different renewable energy strengths. From the wind resources of the Eastern Cape to the solar potential of the Northern Cape, a decentralised approach could allow communities and regions to build on what they have.
Matthew also reflects on the environmental and social costs of our continued reliance on coal, arguing that South Africa needs greater ambition in its transition to a sustainable energy future.
A just energy transition puts people's wellbeing at the forefront. Let's not be afraid to be ambitious about it!
🎥 Festival of Alternatives
🤝 In collaboration with Mobilize Foundation, COPAC, Climate Justice Charter Movement & South African Food Sovereignty Campaign
#FestivalOfAlternatives #EnergyJustice #JustTransition #RenewableEnergy #DecentralisedEnergy #ClimateJustice #SouthAfrica #EnergyTransition #Coal
📍 CAPE TOWN: Join us as we march to Parliament on October 16.
🌍 ELSEWHERE IN SOUTH AFRICA: Take part in local solidarity actions, including:
🌱 Food sovereignty workshops
🌾 Community gardens & seed exchanges
✊🏿 Climate and land justice actions
🥘 Traditional food sharing
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Read our call to government here: shorturl.at/Vx6jW
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Anyone talking about the current Borneo fires ? Anyone connecting forest devastation to palm oil production ~ how many South African products still have palm oil ? Sustainability claims by retailers cannot be valid while palm oil products still being sold.
Estás presenciando la destrucción de una de las selvas más antiguas del planeta, incluso más que el Amazonas, la selva de Borneo ya ha perdido la mitad de su bosque, la mayor parte deforestada para cultivar aceite de palma para negocio de multinacionales capitalistas.
Desde 1900, los humanos han deforestado 1.100 millones de hectáreas de bosque por negocio del capitalismo, destruyendo ecosistemas y alterando el clima para siempre, al desaparecer los árboles, se reduce la capacidad del planeta para absorber gases de efecto invernadero.
El aceite de palma se utiliza en cerca del 50 % de los productos que encontramos en el supermercado, los capitalistas están destruyendo bosques enteros y quemando la herencia de la humanidad para llenarse los bolsillos.
El capitalismo arrasa con el planeta, un sistema depredador que pone los beneficios de unos pocos por encima de la vida humana y la naturaleza nos llevará a la extinción.
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