UCT Green Campus Initiative

UCT Green Campus Initiative Shifting UCT towards a greener future.

The GCI Philosophy:

We, the Green Campus Initiative at the University of Cape Town:

Acknowledge that we are intrinsically connected to and a part of the environment, that it is not something separate to us, but is always part of our own lives and survival;

Are aware of and are concerned by the destruction of biodiversity, climate change and depletion of resources caused by humans;

Are concerne

d that many humans have forgotten the connection to the natural environment and each other, which is perpetuated through loss of the environmental commons;

Are troubled by the social inequalities that plague our society and recognise their connection to environmental sustainability;

Realise that as university students and staff we have a responsibility toward addressing the challenges that face our society, and this primarily needs to start at home. We therefore aim to address these challenges in our country and consequently the world, through leading by example and undertaking activities that promote and facilitate environmental sustainability and social justice. In our activities, we hope not only to transform our current conditions but to inspire future leaders who will continue to make change, recognising that institutional changes come from a conscious effort from all the actors within a community;

As the Green Campus Initiative at UCT, we hope that through our activities students, as well as ourselves and the broader UCT community, will recognise themselves as part of the shared environment;

And live in hope of a socially and ecologically sustainable future.

18/08/2026

Every signature matters! Sign the petition in our bio To help

The case is appearing in the Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday the 19th of August - that means the government is tr...
17/08/2026

The case is appearing in the Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday the 19th of August - that means the government is trying to overturn the High Court's landmark ruling that new coal power plants are unconstitutional.

It's been a years-long fight for young people and fenceline communities to be heard: for the power to side with us to build an economy and energy system that works - sustainably, without harming people or the planet. It's up to us to make sure they can't take that away.

Sign the petition in our bio to demand the SCA upholds the High Court's ruling, or volunteer to pamphleteer with us at UCT tomorrow 1pm - 2pm.

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It's the last day to submit complaints to the South African Human Rights Commission to stop the development of 2 mega da...
30/07/2026

It's the last day to submit complaints to the South African Human Rights Commission to stop the development of 2 mega data centres (forming one hyperscale data centre) in Cape Town.

Complain directly through the SAHRC complaints form, or through an email template at the link in bio.

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Happy youth day ! Remember we arenā€™t just the future , WE are the present !! šŸŒ±šŸ”„

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The transition to a green economy could create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030. In South Africa, the renewable energy sector alone has the potential to create over 300 000 jobs by 2030, as reported by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association.

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As usual those who cause the least damage and those leeast deserving will face the most crippling damage , why is this ?

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Ozoneā€¦No , this week on Myth Busting Monday we debunk the myth that the Ozone hole is what is responsible for the crazy climate . Again itā€™s us Humans who are primarily responsible , this hole has been in recovery since 1987 thanks to the Montreal protocol šŸŒ±

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