Climate Change

It is essential that we wean our economy off its dependence on fossil-fuels.

But given the stark climate predictions for southern Africa, it is also essential that we prepare and adapt to a changing climate – and to a low-carbon economy.

The international fair trade system sets standards for decent labour conditions, environmental protection and a "fair" price for farmers. It has the potential to be a significant force in making agriculture more socially and environmentally sustainable.

EMG works with the Association of Fairness in Trade (AFIT) to provide a voice for small farmers and workers within the fair trade system.

Rural Development

The links between poverty and environmental degradation in rural areas is usually easy to see — but the causes are always complex.

Rural areas can be rich with untapped human and environmental potential and call for innovative, integrative approaches.

Water & Climate Change

Global warming will have a large impact on the water cycle. As the earth gets warmer, rainfall is likely to become increasingly unpredictable and extreme, driving up the price of water. This could have a devastating impact on small communities and a profound impact on our water-hungry society as a whole.

EMG works to prepare communities and government for this possibility, by raising awareness of the problems and possible solutions of a water shortage.