A fair way to go: what do South Africans think of climate change and the transition to clean energy?
As the country shifts away from coal towards cleaner energy sources, HSRC data reveals that while an increasing proportion of South Africans are aware of climate change, deep divides remain in understanding, trust and support. The findings offer a rare window into public opinion during a time of growing climate threats and persistent inequality.
Authors
- Human Sciences Research Council
Publication Details
- Journal
- Human Science Research Council SA
- Published
- 2026-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14749/32361318
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00