Tag: ClimateChange
Household budgeting – weathering the Super El Niño
Most climate change conversations focus on shifting rain patterns, agricultural yields, or environmental damage. Yet one of its most immediate consequences often goes overlooked: the direct and measurable impact extreme weather events can have on household finances. A Super El Niño is one such event.
Weathering the risks – can farmers survive an unpredictable climate?
Recent severe weather events across South Africa have once again highlighted the agricultural sector's growing exposure to climate-related risks. While hail has historically been one of the most visible threats, farmers increasingly face a combination of hazards. These include strong winds, heavy rainfall, localised flooding and unseasonal weather patterns. Often, these hazards occur within the same production cycle.
Construction flood planning – is historic data enough?
As weather patterns evolve and climate-related risks intensify, the construction sector must rethink how it assesses flood exposure. South Africa is on the cusp of yet another unprecedented weather cycle. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) predicts a moderate-to-strong El Niño event developing between now and August 2026.
The livestock climate debate – what are the nuances?
Livestock production is a major contributor to climate change. The world desperately needed to reduce its impact, but not all livestock production is equal. As an African, I find the ongoing debates surrounding livestock production and its role in climate change deeply personal.
