UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Wednesday that COP28 delegates are not in Dubai to “score points” and play at “lowest-denominator politics”; they must take ambitious action on curbing global warming and ending the climate crisis. Mr. Stiell’s strong message to government negotiators comes as the … [Read More...]
Steering Africa towards a sustainable future
Happening from 21 - 23 February 2024 in Cape Town, Africa’s Green Economy Summit is a groundbreaking event that connects people and … [Read More...]
Global partners team up to protect threatened SA habitat
An influential partnership between international conservation organisations and South African NGO, the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust … [Read More...]
Greenpeace activists protest climate threat in Australia
Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists scaled a 140 metre crane next door to Woodside’s headquarters in Perth, Western Australia’s capital city yesterday, dropping a 25-metre banner reading “STOP WOODSIDE,” calling … [Read More...]
Norway opening Arctic waters to deep sea mining
Against massive protest from activists, scientists, fisheries and the international community, the Norwegian government is moving forward with the planned opening of Arctic waters to deep sea mining. Frode Pleym, … [Read More...]
Progressive new alliance seeks personhood status for Antarctica
At COP28 the working group is campaigning for the recognition of the region's fundamental legal rights. This is an international team of 25 experts moving to safeguard Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The … [Read More...]
Taking nature-based tourism to new heights
A first of its kind nature-based tourism experience has been launched in the Northern Cape. The Via Ferrata (iron trail) is an iron cable installed along the cliffs of the magnificent Oorlogskloof Gorge, which will … [Read More...]
Africa’s crucial moment as COP28 kicks off
The Conference of Parties to the United Nation Framework on Climate Change (COP28) kicks off today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference takes place in what is already known to be the hottest year ever … [Read More...]
Navigating the risks of polypharmacy
While the world witnesses a constant evolution in style, governance, and personal aesthetics, a contrasting trend emerges in the realm of healthcare. A significant number of patients find themselves in a cycle where … [Read More...]
Addressing energy poverty in South Africa
As South Africa gears up to attend the 28th UN Climate Change Conference – also known as COP28, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December 2023 – the Southern African Faith … [Read More...]
What COP28 could mean for Africa
The 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, more commonly referred to as COP28, brings together global leaders, experts, impacted communities and decision-makers … [Read More...]
School NPO unveils innovative ablution project
In recognition of World Toilet Day, Save Our Schools Non Profit Organisation (SOS NPO) announced the launch of a ground-breaking ablution project that aims to address critical water, sanitation, and hygiene barriers … [Read More...]
Clean-up planned for Durban North’s Roadhouse Crescent
Green Corridors and TriEcoEmvelo, are facilitating a major clean-up of the Roadhouse Crescent recycling area at the Connaught Bridge underpass in Durban North, on Wednesday, 29 and Thursday 30 November, with the aim … [Read More...]
Climate Change Bill opened for public comment
The Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources, and Energy invites you to comment on the Climate Change Bill. The Bill seeks to enable the development of an effective climate change response … [Read More...]
Food Secure Challenge ignites innovation in Stellenbosch
In the face of mounting challenges to food security, both in South Africa and across the African continent, Stellenbosch Network has taken a bold step to spark change at the grassroots level. With a resounding … [Read More...]
The ABCs of CBD Products
The TNHA were the organisation which successfully motivated the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to lower CBD from schedule 4 under to Schedule 0 complementary medicine within certain … [Read More...]
Richard’s Bay Karpowership environmental authorisation taken on appeal
Environmental and social justice organisations groundWork (gW) and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) have submitted an appeal against … [Read More...]
Environmental Impact Assessment guide launched
All Rise are excited to share that, together with the South African affiliate of IAIA, IAIAsa, they have launched a bilingual Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guide in English and isiZulu. An Environmental … [Read More...]
