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#COP29 [WATCH] Professor Radhika Balakrishnan argues that GDP no longer captures the true well-being of an economy, as it fails to account for the health of people and the environment. Newzroom Afrika Watch here 👉bit.ly/3UORl5F

📉 Is GDP Still Relevant? 🤔 #COP29 A nation’s economic health is often measured by GDP—but is it enough? In a new article on The Conversation, Radhika Balakrishnan argues that GDP overlooks crucial factors like human well-being and environmental sustainability. 🌍 Read more: 👉

11 November, 2024 marked the end of the COP28 UAE Presidency, a landmark term defined by breakthrough progress across the climate agenda. At COP29, Parties must continue to advance implementation of the UAE Consensus. Let us once again unite, act and deliver. #COP28 #COP29

Building caring societies across the G20 and beyond. International conference on the sidelines of the G20 Social Summit "We’re excited to announce Imraan Valodia, Professor of Economics, Pro Vice-Chancellor: of Climate, Sustainability and Inequality, and Director of the Southern

Hügo Krüger We would like to clarify a few things about our JETP grants analysis: (1) The analysis was done in March '24. A newer analysis was done by the Fair Finance Coalition and is available here: fairfinancesouthernafrica.org/grant-mapping-… (2) Our article does not find evidence of or address the question

Prof Diane Elson, part of our Care-Climate Nexus Working Group, argues that creating caring economies where markets and money serve people, not the reverse is key to sustainable progress. 👉Read more in The Conversation bit.ly/4fpctI6 Wits University IDRC | CRDI

🌍 Diana Vela Almeida 🍉 shares key insights on advancing a just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, focusing on safeguarding workers' rights, working conditions, and livelihoods in industrial sectors. Don’t miss it!: bit.ly/48LsfdH Wits University Julia Taylor

🌍✨ Women lead the way in building resilience, yet they remain most vulnerable to climate change. Addressing this imbalance is essential for a sustainable future. Here are insights from the team 👉bit.ly/4hRRCyU Julia Taylor Southern Centre for Inequality Studies Wits University IDRC | CRDI UNRISD

We extend our congratulations to Imraan Valodia , Pro Vice-Chancellor: Climate, Sustainability and Inequality, and Director of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies on his appointment to the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC). His leadership andexpertise will be instrumental in supporting the

Southern Centre for Inequality Studies invites you to a seminar titled ‘After The Rainbow: South Africa's Interregnum Through Brazil's Lens’. This seminar presented by Fabio Luis Barbosa Dos Santos discusses contemporary politics in Brazil and South Africa. The comparison is framed by the hypothesis that

Join online Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, the Wits School of Economics and Finance (SEF), the Wits School of Governance (WSG), and University of KZN for the book launch of ‘Political Economy and Critical Engagement in South Africa: Essays in Honour of Vishnu Padayachee’. This book examines contemporary

An article published on Africa Is a Country  discusses the fallout of #Mozambique's October 9th  elections, where allegations of fraud and violent repression have ignited nationwide protests. Thousands are demanding accountability amid a brutal crackdown. Read more here:

I am excited to join the book launch this Thursday in honour of the late Vishnu Padayachee. I'll be alongside esteemed colleagues Prof Uma Kollamparambil, Prof Sarah Mosoetsa, and Adam Habib 📅 28 Nov 2024 ⏰ 17:30 for 18:00 (SAST) 🌐 Register now: bit.ly/4ffTEqM

🔎Climate change is deepening inequalities and is increasing the need for care work. Women often conduct much of the unpaid and underpaid care work in society. Therefore, a gender-just transition is critical for an equitable, low-carbon future. Let’s ensure climate policies

FPC is proud to launch the India Gender Report, which tracks the progress on gender equality in the decade gone by and covers a gamut of intersecting issues within the umbrella of gendered rights. feministpolicyindia.org/whats-new.php?…

IMRAAN VALODIA: What is good for judges must surely be good for central bankers businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/202… # via BusinessLIVE

Significant resources must be invested into a caring economy to adequately address climate change. This piece by Caren Grown explains how public investments toward local climate adaptation are crucial to advancing a caring economy. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Q1ab70

The Wits University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor: Climate, Sustainability & Inequality, Professor Imraan Valodia [Imraan Valodia ], invites you to a thought-provoking lecture by Professor Sir David King. 🌍 THE PARIS AGREEMENT AT A CROSSROADS: PATHWAYS TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 🌍 📅 Date:

It was a privilege to host Professor Sir David King for a thought-provoking lecture on The Paris Agreement at a Crossroads: Pathways to a Sustainable Future. Thank you to all who attended and engaged in this critical discussion.

My contribution to the Budget and VAT debate in SA, arguing that VAT is NOT regressive: econ3x3.org/article/fact-a…