SARW acknowledges that Initiatives taken by women and youth regarding climate change and a just energy transition are incredibly important. Although they are often marginalised and excluded, these two groups make up a significant portion of the population affected by climate change, and they can contribute to the solutions that will lead to a more…
SARW monitors corporate accountability in BRICS' expanding role in Africa's Extractives industry. The consortium is shaping new standards, with China as the largest buyer of African mining outputs. As critical mineral extraction accelerates, robust accountability mechanisms are crucial to minimise negative social and environmental consequences. Recent discussions highlighted the complexities of disclosure and the consequences…
As part of its efforts to support climate actions in Africa and generate evidence for the COP processes, SARW organises various dialogues and engagements with civil society, businesses, and governance. These activities aim to inform Africa's stance on critical minerals and the energy transition. During the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya, SARW hosted a strategic…
Objective: To educate and empower women on their rights and agency in climate change and to facilitate a just transition. Community Name/Country: Womxndla Community Development NPC; Sekhukhune Combined Mining Affected Communities (‘SCMAC’); Women Group from Grootvlei Power Station area. From the 20th to the 24th of November 2023, The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) hosted…
On the 6th of February 2024 during the Alternative Mining Indaba, SARW launched the UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: Gender Inequality in Southern African Mining Report which is based on research conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It examines the roles of governments and mining companies in the mining sector…
Recently, SARW, in collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs) in DRC, organised a transformative two-day training workshop for women and environmental human rights defenders. Over 40 participants eagerly attended, seeking to enhance their understanding of human rights and emerging ecological issues associated with critical minerals mining. Through engaging sessions and practical exercises, these women learned…
SARW, in collaboration with some civil society organisations (CSOs) in Zimbabwe, led a training session to empower human rights defenders and community-based organisations. This training, attended by 20 participants from communities impacted by lithium mining, served as a platform to address pressing human rights and environmental concerns associated with critical mineral extraction. Throughout the training,…
