Policy Brief 1: Focusing on F20 Recommendations to South Africa’s G20
This policy brief focuses on F20 recommendation 3: Transform the Global Financial System to Drive Climate and Development Goals and F20 recommendation 4: Strategically…
Africa @ the G20 podcast episode 3 with Justin Sylvester of ClimateWorks Foundation
In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Sylvester, Senior Strategist for Just Transition at the ClimateWorks Foundation. Justin leads work supporting energy transition initiatives…
Workshop on understanding and navigating whistleblowing in the workplace
1. Background and Rationale Whistleblowing is a critical pillar of accountability, transparency, and ethical practice in workplaces across South Africa. It is critical Democracy…
DWF hosts an official side event at Africa Climate Summit 2025
Democracy Works Foundation is proud to announce that we’re hosting an official side event at this year’s Africa Climate Summit (ACS). Our side event…
DWF’s Polarisation Project in Southern Africa
In an era defined by division, building bridges across political, generational, and ideological lines is critical. Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) is responding to this…
Spotlight Series: Climate and Environmental Governance Programme (CEGP)
Welcome to the Spotlight Series of Democracy Works Foundation’s Climate and Environmental Governance Programme (CEGP). This series casts a light on the critical work…
Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa: Reflections from Year One
Launched in February 2024, the Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa (PPW) project is a collaboration between Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) and The…
Climate Change Needs Assessment and Response Plan Toolkit 2024
Fostering Climate Resilience Through Public Participation This toolkit is a practical climate action resource for South African municipalities. It offers a step-by-step guide for…
Supporting Partnerships in Community-Driven Climate Action
Integrating community-driven climate change action into local government planning processes through a multi-stakeholder engagement process spearheaded by DWF, Green Path Connect and Witzenberg Municipality….
Launch: Witzenberg Municipality Climate Change and Needs Assessment and Response Plan
Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) is excited to announce the official launch of the Climate Change Needs Assessment and Response Plan. This plan identifies existing…