SECTION27 calls for construction of schools more resilient to climate change

By: Thabi Shomolekae

Public interest law centre SECTION27 stressed on Wednesday that climate change is not only an academic issue but a real and significant threat, as it recommended the implementation of remote learning systems to ensure continued education in the event of extreme weather conditions, or when schools may be inaccessible owing to infrastructure damage. The law centre released its new report titled, 'Climate Change as a Human Rights Risk: A Resource for Health and Education Rights Activists in South Africa', which focuses on the impact of climate change on children’s access to healthcare and basic education. →