As climate induced disasters are on the rise across Southern Africa, three activists grapple with what thinking globally and acting locally means in practise.
Gabriel Klaasen is leading the charge against coal generated energy in South Africa, where more carbon dioxide is emitted per capita than any other country on Earth. With rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels, the stakes are high, not only for the world but also for the millions who live in close proximity to poisonous gases.
In Namibia, Ina-Maria Shikongo is working under tough conditions to stop Canadian company, Recon Africa, from fracking for gas in the Okavango Delta. Recon is threatening food security for the country and its neighbours, not to mention the immense beauty of the delta and its pristine water which has birthed a unique bio-diverse region.
When his hometown, Durban, is devastated by flooding, Kumi Naidoo is stunned by government inaction. He’s clear that people must prepare for what is coming and to organise themselves accordingly. But how do we grow a powerful movement when so few people see climate as the big issue?
Taking place between two major climate conferences – COP26 Glasgow and COP27 Sharm el-Sheikh, Temperature Rising uncovers the barriers to climate action and calls loudly for movement building from below, at a time where the very survival of large numbers of people depends on what activists can get political leaders to do
Screening Toolkit
Welcome to the Temperature Rising
Impact Screening Toolkit!
Our goal is to engage viewers and gather crucial insights that will empower our campaign to address the pressing issue of climate change in Southern Africa.
This toolkit is designed to help us understand how climate change is affecting you, your community, and your daily life. By using this toolkit, you’ll contribute valuable information that will shape our strategies and advocacy efforts. Your responses will help us highlight the most significant challenges and develop targeted solutions that make a real difference.
Join us in this vital effort to protect our planet for future generations! Together, we can create meaningful change.
Facilitators Guide
This guide will equip facilitators with the knowledge to plan and host screenings, and provides tools and guiding questions to stimulate debate and discussion amongst diverse audiences and age groups.
Video Resources
What does it mean to Decarbonise?
Decarbonisation is increasingly being discussed across the globe. But what exactly does it mean and how can we do it? As part of the Hotspot Series, South African activist Gabriel Klaasen simply explains what it means and why it’s more necessary than ever.
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What is Fair Climate Finance?
Poorer countries are likely to struggle most with the impact of climate change. Rich and developed nations have already benefited from cheap dirty energy. Fair climate finance acknowledges this imbalances and structures the finance needed to deal with the impact of climate change accordingly.
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Who pays for Climate Change Loss and Damage?
Climate change effects the entire planet, but our capacity to deal with it effects are not equal. Kumi Naidoo discusses how wealthier nations are better able to mitigate the consequences of climate change while poorer countries are left to suffer loss and damage.
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Who Should Own Energy Production?
We need to transition away from carbon based energy production as quickly as possible. But who should ‘own’ these projects? Privatising energy production means profit becomes the driving force behind the transition, and this happens at the expense of the people. Major energy projects should serve the people, not the shareholders.
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Additional Resources
These additional resources are designed to help you advertise your screening, collect a register and distribute the campaign demands.
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Tracking who attended the screening allows us to engage directly with individuals who have shown interest in the campaign. By staying connected with attendees, we can inspire further involvement and grow the movement for climate action.
