The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and Natural Justice, organized a two-day training for indigenous people and mining communities on rights protection. The event took place at the Centurion Hotel from September 25 to 26, 2024 and aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools…
Day One Training of human rights defenders in the context of mineral exploitation International People’s Tribunal Against Violations of Women’s Rights in DRC’s Mining Areas
On October 9, 2024, the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) convened a vital dialogue that brought Africa’s climate priorities into sharp focus ahead of the COP29 summit in Baku. The event gathered key stakeholders, including parliamentarians, civil society, climate negotiators, and industry leaders, to discuss Africa’s role in the global climate agenda. Central to the…
1. Overview The COP29 Parliamentary Dialogue brought together parliamentary representatives from Mozambique, South Africa, and Namibia, alongside stakeholders, and policy advocates. The conference focused on Africa’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, emphasizing a just transition and collaborative climate action. 2. Objectives The dialogue aimed to: Discuss Africa’s unique energy challenges and opportunities. Address…
Event Overview On November 21-22, 2024, SARW hosted a critical two-day dialogue aimed at addressing the pressing issues faced by mining communities across Southern Africa. This event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from mining companies, financial institutions, local governments, civil society organizations, and impacted communities. The main objective was to explore…
The National Dialogue on Reimagining the DRC’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 3.0 brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, academics, civil society organizations, and international partners, to reimagine the country's climate action strategies. Objective The conference aimed to transform the DRC's NDC into a robust framework for socio-economic development and a meaningful tool in the…
INTRODUCTION On February 2, 2025, at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, Southern Africa Resource Watch officially launched the Africa Mining Accountability Platform (AMAP), a transformative digital tool designed to promote ethical, responsible, and sustainable mining across the continent. The launch event brought together key stakeholders, including mining executives, government officials, civil society…
On February 4, 2025, the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) hosted the official launch of its six research publications on Critical Minerals and Renewable Energy Value Chains in Southern Africa. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, industry experts, and civil society representatives to discuss key findings, strategic recommendations, and pathways for local beneficiation, industrialization, and…
Understanding the Implications of the SA-EU Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP) On 8 April 2025, we organised a high-level webinar to unpack the evolving Critical Minerals Partnership between South Africa and the European Union (EU). The discussion followed the 8th SA–EU Summit, where both partners committed to a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)…
The Geopolitics of Critical Energy Transition Minerals and the DRC’s Resource Curse On 30 April 2025, Southern Africa Resource Watch hosted a timely and compelling webinar under the theme “Whither the Democratic Republic of Congo? Interrogating the Geopolitics of Critical Energy Transition Minerals and the DRC’s Resource Curse.” Held amid escalating geopolitical tensions and mineral-fuelled…
On 15 May 2025, Pamoja Critical Minerals Alliance convened a dynamic youth-centred webinar to explore the intersection of critical minerals governance, climate change, and Zambia’s energy transition. The webinar brought together students, activists, and civil society leaders to reflect on the urgent need for inclusive, sustainable, and just mineral governance in the face of global…
Webinar Date: 28 May 2025Organised by: Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) in partnership with civil society actors across both continents On 28 May 2025, SARW convened a landmark Africa–Latin America webinar to interrogate the social, economic, and environmental consequences of mining critical energy transition minerals. The virtual dialogue brought together experts, civil society leaders, and…