United Nations South Africa 27d ago

South Africa faces one of the world's most urgent climate challenges. But it also has something powerful: young researchers using evidence and innovation to build solutions that actually work here. This World Environment Day, meet the student scientists from the University of Pretoria, University of the Free State, North-West University and the CSIR who are shaping South Africa's climate future. Hear their research on: • Renewable energy systems and storage • Passive building design and efficiency • Electric mobility for South African contexts • Nature-based climate solutions • Food system transformation • Climate litigation and governance Their work isn't abstract. It's focused on the real challenges facing South African communities, industries and ecosystems. And it shows that the solutions we need aren't waiting somewhere in the future—they're being tested and refined today. Watch the full symposium: Date: Friday 5 June 2026, World Environment Day Time: 10:00–12:30 SAST Join via Teams: https://bit.ly/NowForClimate This is what climate action looks like when it's rooted in science, driven by young people, and focused on the future we actually want to build. #NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay