Hosted by The Enviropaedia, the 2020 Eco-Logic Awards is now open for entries. The awards ceremony will take place in June 2020. “Each year we profile and promote the best of South Africa’s eco-champions. We actively encourage all business and private consumers to support and reward these companies and individuals for their eco-logical efforts by purchasing their products … [Read more...]
2020 SANCOR awards call for nominations
Every three years the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) awards excellent performers in science in the marine and coastal environment. Nominations are hereby invited for these prestigious awards in the following categories: The Marine and Coastal Communicator Awards are made to individuals or groups of individuals in recognition of their … [Read more...]
Eco-Logic Awards 2020 calling on all eco champions
Hosted by the Enviropaedia, the 9th annual Eco-Logic Awards ceremony will be held in 2020. The awards recognise South African communities or government institutions; business projects, services or products; organisations or individuals who are contributing to our urgent quest for a more sustainable world. It’s all too easy to get swamped in the bad news of escalating … [Read more...]
Wave of protest against rapid 5G rollout coming
So far, groups in the following countries have announced that they are organizing events on 25 January, 2020 as part of the Global Day of Protest against 5G: Australia Austria Canada Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Ireland Italy Japan Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania Serbia South … [Read more...]
Extinction Rebellion gatecrashes energy conference at CTICC
Earlier today, Extinction Rebellion (XR) Cape Town and XR Winelands took non-violent direct action against the Africa Oil and Power conference currently being held at the CTICC, in order to draw attention to the crimes against humanity that the conference is intended to facilitate. The official website for the conference boasts a “…platform for power pioneers such as Kenya, … [Read more...]
Ecosystem restoration is everyone’s responsibility
Delegates at the 8th World Conference on Ecological Restoration have expressed their unanimous support for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030 with a call to action: ‘One earth, one future, one chance.’ At the conference, more than 850 knowledge holders from 68 countries shared their experiences and expertise of ecological restoration research, … [Read more...]
Least developed countries launch vision for climate resilient future
More than two-thirds, about 69%, of people killed in climate-related disasters in the past 50 years were living in 47 of the world's poorest nations, according to findings released by the group of least developed countries (LDCs) ahead of the United Nations Climate Action Summit, which took place this past weekend. The LDCs, which make up 13% of the global population, … [Read more...]
Financing the future: a global climate divest-invest summit
From 10 - 11 September, faith leaders, foundations, university administrators, activists, health care organizations, and municipal governments will convene at Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town for Financing the Future: A Global Climate Divest-Invest Summit. The Summit is the world’s first major conference on the role of Finance in tackling the climate crisis to be held in the … [Read more...]
Cape Town youth tackle climate change with creativity
With less than a month to prepare for what may be the biggest global climate strike action to date, the first-ever Youth Artivism Workshop was held at Community House in Salt River on Saturday. Hosted by 350 Africa, Project 90 by 2030 and HoneyBush Communications, the art workshop sought to raise awareness about climate change among the youth of Cape Town and the country at … [Read more...]
Inaugural awards seek eco-minded fashionistas
The inaugural Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards are aimed at recognising South African designers who have adopted a sustainable design approach and fostered ethical practices in the fashion industry. They are open for nominations until August 18. Aside from the student award, all nominees must have been in business for at least one year and be able to demonstrate ethical … [Read more...]
Promoting ‘green consciousness’ by recognising SA’s eco-champions
As part of its aim to drive ‘green consciousness’ among consumers at large and integrate a ‘green agenda’ into the future of residential property, Pam Golding Properties once again sponsored the Eco-Angel Award at the Eco-Logic Awards 2019. Established by Enviropaedia in 2011, these awards invite South African individuals and organisations to submit their ecological … [Read more...]
How political parties plan to address climate change
“We urge South Africans to #VotefortheEnvironment when they head to the polls on 8 May. Citizens must choose leaders who recognise the urgency for climate change action and prioritises it in its policy agenda. We need a political party that stops protecting big business, but instead develops policies that will protect the environment, protect our workers and empower our … [Read more...]
Ecological restoration conference coming to Cape Town
The Society for Ecological Restoration is organizing the 8th World Conference on Ecological Restoration. It will be held in Cape Town from 24 - 28 September 2019. SER2019 connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and students with backgrounds in natural and social sciences, environmental engineering, urban and regional planning, natural … [Read more...]
