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This report analyzes how public development banks (PDBs)—including national, regional, and multilateral institutions—can overcome structural and market barriers to expand climate risk insurance in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It emphasizes the role of PDBs as intermediaries that can co-develop insurance products, bundle coverage with loans, and provide technical assistance to strengthen local insurance markets and enhance economic resilience against physical climate hazards.

This report by GreenCape outlines the rationale and framework for establishing a voluntary, industry-led Circular Textiles Initiative in South Africa. The initiative aims to transition the domestic clothing and textile sector from a linear 'take-make-waste' model to a circular economy to reduce import dependency, create local jobs, and mitigate environmental degradation.

A SAVi assessment of the SUNCASA project in Johannesburg's Jukskei River catchment finds that nature-based solutions—including riparian restoration of 469 hectares and planting 46,000 trees—will generate USD 8.6 million in net benefits over 25 years. The highest return comes from improved water quality, which is expected to save USD 3.7 million in health costs.

Natural Justice, The Green Connection, and the Aukotowa Primary Fishing Cooperative are challenging an Environmental Authorisation granted in 2023 to TotalEnergies EP South Africa S.A.S for ultra deep water exploration drilling in the Deep Water Orange Basin, approximately 200 km off South Africa's west coast. The organisations are asking the Western Cape High Court to set aside the authorisation and the dismissal of internal appeals, with hearings scheduled for 23 and 24 March 2026 in Cape Town.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the financial and institutional barriers preventing South African municipalities from accessing climate finance to support the just energy transition (JET). It highlights a significant gap where less than 10% of tracked climate finance reaches local governments, despite their critical role in electricity distribution and community resilience. The document analyzes current funding models, the impact of national policy frameworks, and provides recommendations to improve municipal creditworthiness and project bankability.

The Western Cape Market Intelligence Report 2026 identifies a total investable renewable energy (RE) opportunity of R37.4 billion across approximately 2.35 GW of new capacity by 2030. While the region faces severe grid constraints, regulatory reforms in 2025—specifically the approval of congestion curtailment and transmission build-out timelines—have created new windows for large-scale wind and solar projects, as well as behind-the-meter (BTM) installations for businesses.

The 2026 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape outlines investment opportunities in the Western Cape's water and sanitation sector, focusing on private sector participation in infrastructure and water-efficient sanitation solutions (WESS). It highlights a transition toward innovative procurement and financing models driven by declining public grants and regulatory reforms.

A fact sheet by WWF South Africa describing the Succulent Karoo as a unique arid biodiversity hotspot with high plant and bird diversity, specifically within the Northern Cape and Western Cape regions.

A WWF South Africa fact sheet providing key statistics and geographical context for the Cape Floral Kingdom, highlighting its biodiversity and climate.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice examines fraud within South Africa's social grant system. It argues that while the government focuses on policing beneficiaries, the majority of high-value fraud is perpetrated by government officials and external predatory actors. The document critiques current anti-fraud measures—such as algorithms, bank account monitoring, and biometric verification—as ineffective tools that disproportionately exclude vulnerable, eligible recipients from receiving essential support.

This policy brief argues that South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency provides a strategic opportunity to integrate subnational governments into the global climate and environmental agenda. It highlights the role of municipalities as frontline implementers of climate adaptation, mitigation, and biodiversity goals, while identifying systemic financial and capacity barriers that hinder their effectiveness in Africa and the Global South.

A guide produced by Natural Justice in September 2025 regarding proposed offshore oil and gas exploration drilling by Total Energies (TEEPSA) in the southern part of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block.

This document is a manual for The Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust, detailing the procedures for requesting access to information and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This document is a manual prepared by The Table Mountain Fund to assist requesters in accessing information and managing personal data in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This document is a manual produced by WWF South Africa for The WWF Nedbank Green Trust to facilitate requests for access to information and the protection of personal information in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This document is a manual produced by WWF South Africa (WWF-SA) to assist individuals in requesting access to information and managing personal data in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

The SAWCT Manual, published by WWF South Africa in September 2025, provides a guide for requesting access to records and managing personal information held by the Southern African Wildlife College Trust in compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

The WWF LHSKT Trust Manual is a guide for requesting access to records and managing personal information for the Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust, in compliance with South Africa's Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This document is a manual for The National Parks Trust of South Africa, compiled to comply with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). It outlines the procedures for requesting access to records held by the Trust, the categories of information available, and the protocols for processing and protecting personal data.

The WWF Nedbank Green Trust Manual, published in September 2025, provides guidance on requesting access to records and the processing of personal information in compliance with South Africa's Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).