Fossil Free South Africa's Divestment Campaign Criticized for Overlooking University Roles

An opinion piece argues that Fossil Free South Africa's divestment campaign overlooks the deeper role of Global South universities in the Just Transition. The author contends that focusing solely on divestment ignores the institutional, developmental, and historical complexities these institutions face. The piece calls for a more nuanced approach that considers universities' broader societal and educational missions in the context of climate justice.

Global Impact

This article contributes to the ongoing discourse on climate justice and the role of higher education in the Global South. It may shape how universities in developing countries approach fossil fuel investments and their participation in the Just Transition.