Sibusiso Mazomba
| Sibusiso Mazomba | |
|---|---|
| Born | South Africa |
| 🏳️ Nationality | South African |
| 🏫 Education | University of Cape Town (BSc Oceanography, Environmental & Geographical Science) |
| 💼 Occupation | Climate activist, researcher, policy advocate, journalist |
| 🏢 Organization | African Climate Alliance, South African Institute of International Affairs (Youth@SAIIA), University of Cape Town |
| Known for | Climate justice activism, youth policy advocacy, COP27 participation |
Sibusiso Mazomba is a South African climate justice activist, researcher, and youth policy advocate known for his work on climate change policy, ocean conservation, and youth participation in environmental decision-making.[1] He is a University of Cape Town student studying oceanography and environmental and geographical science, and serves as a campaigner at the African Climate Alliance.[2]
Education
Mazomba is an undergraduate student at the University of Cape Town, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in oceanography and environmental and geographical science.[1][3]
Climate activism and advocacy
African Climate Alliance
Mazomba serves as a campaigner and youth policy member at the African Climate Alliance, a non-profit organisation that mobilises youth across Africa to participate in the climate change movement.[1][2] His particular focus is raising awareness about the environmental harm caused by fossil fuels and advocating for climate empowerment and ocean protection.[1]
International climate negotiations
Mazomba has participated as a junior negotiator at international climate conferences, including the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) as part of the Youth@SAIIA delegation.[1] He returned to COP27 for a second time, focusing specifically on climate empowerment and protection of the oceans.[1]
In 2021, he was selected as one of the climate change activists to attend the youth summit in Milan, Italy, as part of international climate change initiatives.[4]
Policy advocacy
Mazomba is part of the Youth Policy Committee in the Climate Change Working Group with the Youth Programmes at the South African Institute of International Affairs (Youth@SAIIA), where he creates and lobbies for responsive climate change policies through an intersectional lens.[3]
He has been instrumental in advocating for the Johannesburg Youth Climate Action Plan, a policy designed to inform the city's climate action for the next decade.[1]
Writing and journalism
Mazomba has contributed to various publications as a journalist and opinion writer. He has written for Fin24, Daily Maverick, and the Mail & Guardian.[5]
In June 2021, he co-authored a significant opinion piece in the Mail & Guardian calling for greater ambition in South Africa's nationally determined contribution plan for climate change, representing the voice of South African youth on climate policy.[6] The piece argued that South Africa's updated nationally determined contribution was "woefully inadequate" and called for more inclusive and accessible climate policy consultations.[6]
Recognition and media coverage
Mazomba was featured in the Mail & Guardian's "Greening the Future" profile series in 2022, which highlighted his work in climate justice activism and his vision for South Africa's relationship with nature.[1]
His advocacy work has been covered by various media outlets, including his involvement in campaigns calling on South Africa to represent children and youth rights in international climate justice proceedings.[2]
Philosophy and approach
Mazomba advocates for a deeper understanding of humanity's dependence on nature, stating: "I would like more South Africans to understand our dependence on nature — we rely on our environment for the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink."[1] He envisions urban planning that more thoughtfully considers relationships with nature and believes in collective action to appreciate and protect natural systems.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 "Sibusiso Mazomba". Mail & Guardian Greening The Future. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Children & Youth Call on South Africa to Stand Up for their Climate Rights at the World Court". Media Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sibusiso Mazomba - Youth Advocate". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ "University of Cape Town: Climate-change movers set to jet to Milan for youth summit". India Education. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ "Sibusiso Mazomba's Profile". Muck Rack. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "South Africa's nationally determined contribution plan for climate change must be more ambitious, say nation's youth". Mail & Guardian. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
External links
- Sibusiso Mazomba on LinkedIn
- Sibusiso Mazomba on Muck Rack
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