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.

As usual those who cause the least damage and those leeast deserving will face the most crippling damage , why is this ?...
01/06/2026

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

Hey ya ! Meet the team making it happen , if you haven’t seen these faces before, we hope to see you at more of our even...
01/06/2026

Hey ya ! Meet the team making it happen , if you haven’t seen these faces before, we hope to see you at more of our event next semester!!🌱 ❤️

Ozone…No , this week on Myth Busting Monday we debunk the myth that the Ozone hole is what is responsible for the crazy ...
25/05/2026

Ozone…No , this week on Myth Busting Monday we debunk the myth that the Ozone hole is what is responsible for the crazy climate . Again it’s us Humans who are primarily responsible , this hole has been in recovery since 1987 thanks to the Montreal protocol 🌱

Wishing the GCI community all the best this exam season, you’ve got this !!🌱
22/05/2026

Wishing the GCI community all the best this exam season, you’ve got this !!🌱

This week on myth-busting monday, we bust this false myth used by climate change naysayers, when we talk about climate c...
18/05/2026

This week on myth-busting monday, we bust this false myth used by climate change naysayers, when we talk about climate change and climate justice we highlight the human-made damage we cause to our planet and people . This valuable information was found on the wwf website under climate myths if you would like to know more 🌱

Introducing our new campaign Myth Busting Mondays, where we debunk common and uncommon climate myths, we recognise that ...
11/05/2026

Introducing our new campaign Myth Busting Mondays, where we debunk common and uncommon climate myths, we recognise that information is not always easily accessible however, it’s out there! We want to use our platform to empower student with the correct knowledge in the fight for climate justice 🌱 this information was found on the South Africa website under climate hope where we hope to be sharing more of the information on there

04/05/2026

On the 7th of May AC jordan 2G…

Join us for the screening of these two important documentaries on the 7th of May , make sure to RSVP in the link in bio
04/05/2026

Join us for the screening of these two important documentaries on the 7th of May , make sure to RSVP in the link in bio

Join us on Thursday the 7th of May for our next Lunchtime Talk Student Seminar, hosted by Milan Burnett, UCT Student, Fo...
01/05/2026

Join us on Thursday the 7th of May for our next Lunchtime Talk Student Seminar, hosted by Milan Burnett, UCT Student, Fossil Free South Africa intern, and writer for Greenpeace.

Entitled 'At What Cost?: The Violence of South Africa's Fossil Fuel Industry and the Voices of the People Fighting it' this talk touches on the stories told in Milan's 3 piece article series 'Fields of Gold' written after spending 10 days travelling accross the West Coast of South Africa hearing directly from communities impacted by the coal and gas industry.

When: Thursday, May 7th, 1pm - 2pm
Where: AC Jordan 2G

This event is open to all, not just UCT students. If you attend as a non UCT student, please keep a form of ID on your person.

RSVP at the link in bio.

Happy Workers Day 🇿🇦 today we commemorate the essential contributions made to the society we see today by workers throug...
01/05/2026

Happy Workers Day 🇿🇦 today we commemorate the essential contributions made to the society we see today by workers throughout south Africas democratic history, we also acknowledge their importance in the continuous fight for climate justice

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