We’ve had many engagements with university students and some with lecturers at UCT and Stellenbosch University this year. They were far more receptive to our divestment message than than the asset managers Allan Gray and Ninety One, whose dismissals challenged us to explore, once again, the power of divestment.

Academic institutions in South Africa who want to stand up against the fossil fuel industry – you can sign on here.

This overview was drafted by and edited with the assistance of an FFSA supporter who is an ESCA-registered Pr. Eng., with 12 years work experience in energy efficiency. Comments and possible updates are welcome.

May Boeve is the new executive director of 350.org, the grass roots global climate movement that three years ago initiated the fast-growing global divestment movement.

International Divestment Day is this coming Friday. Join us at UCT (details below). See other actions (comprehensive global list), such as Pretoria University (details below), or Stellenbosch.

A representative of Go Fossil Free South Africa addressed student delegates from around the world on the subject of fossil fuel divestment during the World Student Environment Network 2014 Global Summit in Stellenbosch.

What kind of future do you like to imagine for yourself? One of personal success in a secure, prosperous world?