In South Africa and Kenya, some green energy projects have deprived local communities of land and livelihoods instead of sharing the benefits.
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Solar farms can bring jobs, but the story of one South African community shows that rural residents who give up their land need more say in how benefits are shared.
Climate change is threatening sheep farming in South Africa’s Drakensberg. Farmers are adapting but need mountain infrastructure, better climate warnings and vets.
Rural communities in South Africa rely on public land to graze their livestock. They must be part of fighting soil erosion and restoring natural grasses.
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