Summary
A statement from WWF South Africa calling on political leadership and the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries to prioritize the interconnected needs of people and nature to address climate change and create youth employment.
Key insights
- The document asserts that South Africa is failing to act decisively on critical environmental and social issues, including climate change, pollution, and food and water security, despite nature being the foundation for the country's economy and citizens.
- The authors argue that prioritizing the needs of both people and nature can lead to an environment that thrives and the creation of meaningful jobs and opportunities for youth.
- The statement specifically calls upon Barbara Creecy, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, to invest in youth by prioritizing people and nature.
Cite the original document
- APA
- WWF South Africa (n.d.). Youth Voices. https://www.wwf.org.za:443/youth_voices/
- Chicago
- WWF South Africa. Youth Voices. n.d. https://www.wwf.org.za:443/youth_voices/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |author=WWF South Africa |title=Youth Voices |url=https://www.wwf.org.za:443/youth_voices/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{wwfsouthafricandyouth, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{Youth Voices}}, publisher = {WWF South Africa}, url = {https://www.wwf.org.za:443/youth_voices/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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