Earlier this year, Sea Shepherd journeyed into Antarctica, unveiling the horrific reality of industrial krill fisheries. As 2024 looms, they are gearing up to return, more committed than ever to safeguard this fragile ecosystem. In February 2023, Sea Shepherd's vessel, the Allankay, sailed into the frigid … [Read More...]
Civil society responds to unsettling nuclear news
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced the procurement of 2500 MW of new energy generation capacity from nuclear power earlier … [Read More...]
The call to grieve
23. This is how old I was when I lost my dad. Life changed forever. He was a man with great authority and integrity, but in a quiet and gentle … [Read More...]
Supporting environmental education at SA schools
The umbrella organisation for the local plastics industry, Plastics SA, is proud to once again support Captain Fanplastic, an education and awareness programme about sustainable plastic use that travels to South … [Read More...]
World’s first ‘global stocktake’ to ratchet up climate action
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed today with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition, … [Read More...]
Nationwide actions erupt against oil and gas drilling
On 9 December, people across the country united in local actions against oil and gas exploration and drilling off South Africa’s coastline. Multinational corporations – including Shell, QatarEnergy, Total Energies … [Read More...]
Curbing global warming with climate action
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 … [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 organizations, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration and steering the … [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 (ORCT) has secured the protection of 500 hectares of globally important … [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...]
