South Africa faces difficult environmental, social and economic challenges. With high unemployment and increasing pressure on natural resources, the demand for sustainable solutions is greater than ever.
In this short film, part of our future film series is European UnionWe meet South African entrepreneur Thandisile Fatyela, who demonstrates that addressing inequality and promoting sustainable economic growth can go hand in hand.
Through his company, Thandisile is taking on some of South Africa’s most pressing environmental challenges, while also creating green job opportunities and skills for young people and elevating local communities.
Thandisile tells the story behind it Climate Change ChampionThis is an initiative supported by the EU, which provides young people with education on sustainability and environmental protection, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed for a green economy.
Through Thandisile’s story, we see how the EU-South Africa partnership makes young people a green changer in the future.
