The Climate Justice Coalition is a coalition of South African trade unions, grassroots, community-based and non-profit organisations
Our aim is to pursue a transformative climate justice agenda that advances social, economic, and environmental justice for all, especially communities living at the intersections of multiple oppression and injustice.
Who We Are
The Climate Justice Coalition (CJC) is a South African coalition of trade unions, civil society, grassroots, and community-based organisations. Together we are taking on the climate crisis by advancing a transformative climate justice agenda, which works to overcome the deep inequality, poverty and multiple injustices that South Africa faces.
How We Work
As a coalition, we aim to advance the struggle for climate justice using a combination of movement building, education, sustained organising, campaigning, advocacy and litigation. As a national coalition, we meet via Zoom to connect across the country, but we also organise workshops, in-person meetings, protests and more.
Our Campaigns
Our coalition is working to transform the largest climate polluter on the continent – South Africa’s national utility, Eskom. Our #GreenNewEskom campaign is demanding a rapid and just transition to a more socially owned renewable energy powered economy, providing clean, safe & affordable energy for all, with no worker and community left behind in the transition. Get involved & demand a Green New Eskom at: GreenNewEskom.org
Connected to our Green New Eskom campaign, we are pushing for change at the biggest obstacle to a just climate, energy and mining future – the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy under Minister Gwede Mantashe. We are taking a stand against their harmful, polluting, & corrupt agenda. In September 2021, thousands of us mobilised at DMRE offices across the country under the banner of #UprootTheDMRE. The call continues. For more details and to get involved,visit: UprootTheDMRE.org.
Our coalition is demanding a just recovery from the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We need a recovery that puts people and the planet first, not corporate profits and polluters. We have released a report envisioning a just and transformative recovery. We also hosted a national art competition encouraging people to envision a just recovery for South Africa. For more information visit JustRecovery.co.za
The Climate Justice Coalition is developing popular education programs on climate justice. As part of those efforts, we host a podcast called Just Us and the Climate. The podcast aims to show how climate change is not only a crisis, but an opportunity to build a better, more just world. It is freely available online, is open access and free for use at: JustUsAndTheClimate.org.
CJC In The Media
The resilient community of Mmaditlhokwa and the dedicated MACUA members in Marikana have taken a bold step to protect their homes and environment!
In response to the negative impacts caused by the blasting operations of Tharisa mine, they have decided to close a road between…
📣It’s time for Africa to claim the narrative – Join us for the second session of Africa’s Youth Voices 2024!
❓In the second session, we’ll be discussing the question: What does our just future look like?
đź”— Register: http://bit.ly/AfricasYouthVoicesJune2024
HotSpot Climate Series, in partnership with @SunshineCinema and the @CJCoalition, is hosting workshops and screenings of #TemperatureRising.
Check out this powerful snippet from our Khayelitsha workshop on May 18th.
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Youth Affected Communities United in Action (YAMUA) Klarent MNS is stationed at GateWay Church and providing bottled water and fruits to voters.
This is to raise awareness of the water issue the community is facing and the importance of having clean water. Voters are required…
MEDIA STATEMENTS
Solidarity Statement with Stilfontein miners and communities, and a call for justice
23 January 2025 As the Climate Justice Coalition (CJC), a coalition made up...
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In Loving Memory of Nondumiso Imminent Mabuza
We are devastated by the loss of our beloved comrade, Nondumiso Imminent Mabuza,...
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Steering Committee and Leadership Handover
The Climate Justice Coalition began the year by hosting a steering committee and...
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National in-person gathering.
From the 17-19 May, the Climate Justice Coalition hosted a national in-person gathering....
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The Peoples Power Energy Plan
On Wednesday, 20 and Thursday, 21 March, the Climate Justice Coalition marched with...
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