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
09/08/2026
Who runs the world? These are some global women who we are eternally grateful for this womens day, in 1956 20 000 women marched to the union buildings, and in 2026 women continue to be changemakers EVERYWHERE ! 🌱
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.
29/06/2026
South Africa belongs to all who live in it. A statement from the GCI UCT executive committee.
16/06/2026
Happy youth day ! Remember we aren’t just the future , WE are the present !! 🌱🔥
08/06/2026
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.
01/06/2026
As usual those who cause the least damage and those leeast deserving will face the most crippling damage , why is this ?
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!!🌱 ❤️
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 🌱
22/05/2026
Wishing the GCI community all the best this exam season, you’ve got this !!🌱
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 🌱