South African court banned Shell from searching for fossil fuels along the wild coast. Activist Nondley: "We don't exist when it comes to development" Nina Lakhani will be reporting on climate change at COP 27 in Paris next week. She says she is energised and motivated by people who are experts in their situations.
As world leaders began to gather at Cop27 yesterday, speeches began on the main stage in Sharm el-Sheik. Presidents and prime ministers spoke of the need to rapidly reduce carbon emissions and the horrendous impacts of climate breakdown. But, if previous years are anything to go by – these words may not turn into concrete actions. Instead, indigenous and community groups are leading the charge on saving the planet. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Nina Lakhani about the need for climate justice, and hears from activist Nonhle Mbuthuma about her fight to protect South Africa’s Wild Coast. Help support our independent journalism at
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