Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on … [Read More...]
Cheetah introduction to boost Mozambique’s population
Karingani Game Reserve in southern Mozambique has successfully released four translocated cheetahs as part of a project to expand cheetah range. … [Read More...]
SA to be the first to answer nature’s call
South Africa is set to be the stage for the global roll out this week of an international call to action, “Nature Is Calling,” with urban hotpots … [Read More...]
Building biodiversity knowledge for action in Southern Africa
A € 6.7 million (approximately R110-million) spatial biodiversity assessment, prioritization and planning (SBAPP) project that will improve environmental planning and monitor the status of indigenous species and … [Read More...]
Grow a mountain of starch in your garden
Starches form the foundation of most people’s diets, rich and poor alike; at least a third and often far more. Yet they have become the new whipping boy in both the popular and scientific press; they make us fat and … [Read More...]
Celebrating circular economy talent in Joburg
On 26 April 2022, international NGO WasteAid hosted a celebratory event, bringing together entrepreneurs and industry leaders from the across the city at an event branded “Making the Circular Economy a Reality in … [Read More...]
Recycling pilot project provides insights into informal sector
An innovative pilot project is streamlining the buying and selling of recyclable materials. In doing so, it is providing important, previously unavailable, insights into South Africa’s informal recycling … [Read More...]
Shark finning on MSC-certified vessels ‘ignored’
A new Shark Guardian investigation has revealed that fishery observer reports of shark finning and other malpractices on MSC-certified vessels in the Western Central Pacific Ocean have been routinely ignored. A … [Read More...]
Rhino poaching prevention powers up in KZN
Whilst rhino dehorning is not a “silver bullet,” Dale Wapender, Phinda’s Assistant Reserve Manager, says that it’s paying dividends as the brutal poaching of rhino horn has been substantially reduced in the … [Read More...]
KZN gas plant approval challenged by civil society
In light of the serious climate change impacts that the project will have and the absence of any assessment of these impacts, environmental justice groups groundWork (gW) and the South Durban Community Environmental … [Read More...]
SA’s untapped potential for off-grid biogas energy
Ahead of the imminent launch of the South African Waste to Energy Roadmap, a new report has found that the micro-digester sector has significant opportunities to grow if it can strengthen partnerships within the … [Read More...]
Chris Bertish to relaunch Transpacific Wing Project
Chris Bertish, internationally acclaimed speaker, author, big wave surfer, Guinness SUP World Record holder and conservationist, announces plans to launch the Transpacific Wing Project again in late May early June, … [Read More...]
Western Cape reducing organic waste to landfill
At the end of 2022, the Organic Waste Landfill Ban in the Western Cape will kick in requiring a 50% reduction in organic waste going to landfill. The Organics Recycling Association of South Africa is actively … [Read More...]
Could Cape Town be underwater by 2032?
Imagine Travel in 2032: A world transformed where some of the most fascinating tourism bucket list spots are newly formed desert regions in the Vaal and mysterious attractions in the forgotten undersea cities of … [Read More...]
Making heating and cooling energy efficient
A Day of the year has been allocated to the power of the sun thanks to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). International Day of the Sun on 03 May is meant to recognise and promote the expansion of this abundant … [Read More...]
Getting to grips with the Climate Change Bill
A bill is a draft version of a law. The Climate Change Bill was tabled in Parliament in February 2022. The Bill will now go through various public participation and law-making processes in order to become South … [Read More...]
Nuclear energy is not affordable or safe
It has been five years since the High court ruling (on 26 April 2017) that exposed the severity of state corruption and halted government’s “illegal and unconstitutional” R1-trillion nuclear energy deal with … [Read More...]
NPO takes fight against Karpowerships to court
On Monday (25 April), The Green Connection launched an application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria seeking to review and set aside the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) decision to grant … [Read More...]
