The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on most industries, many of which have shed an unprecedented number of jobs since the global outbreak. But the renewable energy sector appears resilient in the face of it all and industry stakeholders believe that it will continue to remain “crisis proof.” Vivian Bluemel, Director of the GREEN Solar Academy, explains: “Unlike other … [Read more...]
Online training: Biodynamics and its role in agriculture
The Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Southern Africa will be hosting a monthly webinar via Zoom: 25 July - Session 1: Farm organism and the origin and role of biodynamics in agriculture. 29 August - Session 2: A phenomenological approach to soil, plants and animals. 26 September - Session 3: Farm fertility, biodynamic preparations and compost. 31 October - … [Read more...]
Ulovane Reserve seeks aspiring nature guides
Course intakes for the New Year at Ulovane Environmental Training (UET), are now open! This outstanding training facility, based at Amakhala Game Reserve (between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, invites new students to register for the 2017 courses. The Ulovane campus is situated on its own reserve sharing borders with Amakhala and Kwantu … [Read more...]
Make Life Matter course equips change agents for better SA
A growing number of people are inspired to build a better future and change their world - but don't know how. Greenpop have teamed up with climate change activist and motivational coach Robert Zipplies to offer a unique two-day course. “There is no doubt that humanity’s response to our local and global problems is woefully inadequate: growing inequality, climate change, … [Read more...]
Rape trauma healing project returns to Cape Town
New research indicates that many rape traumas can be healed in only one day. A new project is happening in Cape Town this week only. Tuesday May 5th the second round of the research project “Healing Rape Traumas in One Day” is happening at the MediSpa, Kloof Street, Cape Town. The first round happened 6 years ago and since then the results have been analyzed and published. … [Read more...]
Rural Acornhoek kids taught to love their environment
Children who have never seen wildlife struggle to draw pictures of them. This is in a rural township wedged between the affluent tourist regions of the Greater Kruger and the Blyde River Canyon. Even though they live in a world-renowned area for game viewing, they don’t comprehend concepts like loving nature, caring for wildlife and conserving its habitat. Luckily change is … [Read more...]
What do we need to get energised?
Are you reacting to your life circumstances, or creating the experience you want? Both approaches to living life require ENERGY – the former leaves us feeling exhausted and depleted and the latter inspires and energises. What does Living Life on Purpose mean and what conditions are required to achieve this state? What are some of the obstacles and opposing forces we need to … [Read more...]
Living Life on Purpose
Where is it I really want to go this year and what is it most fills my heart and soul with joy? This is a question you begin to contemplate at this time of the year. Yet for most people, 95 percent of next year will be the same as this year. But what if 2015 could be your best year yet? In which you did more of what you loved, less of what you didn’t. In which you earned … [Read more...]
Growing the international energy efficiency community
The international energy efficiency community is growing. And in South Africa are 6% of the world's total certified energy efficiency professionals. At the Energy Training Foundation’s (EnTF) annual Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Certification Ceremony held this month another group of energy professionals received international recognition in the energy efficiency … [Read more...]
People politics and gossip - relationship workshop
If personal and environmental transformation is your thing you might like to join me for a Relationship Building workshop called “People Politics and Gossip,” offered by Michele Hinds on Wednesday, 19 November in Cape Town. This day forms part of the Energy and Vitality series hosted by the School of Lifestyle Medicine as a valuable contribution towards the art and science … [Read more...]
Solar PV training coming to North West
Next month beginners and those who want to explore PV technology in the North West can join introductory training at the University of Pothefstroom. SUNCybernetics will be hosting its solar PV introductory training course at the Solar Training Center of SA, North West University, Potchefstroom on Thursday, 25 September 2014, from 10h00 to 16h00 at a cost of R1,500-00 per … [Read more...]
Get help to change the world
Do you think you have a plan for changing the world? It’s time to make it a reality! There is a course tailored for those who already have an idea for a start-up and want to learn from seasoned experts about all the areas you need to think of before starting-up. Muhammad Yunus, Scilla Elworthy, Jean-Remy von Matt and 34 other leaders share their secrets to success in the … [Read more...]
Soil: the law of return
The thin mantle of Soil that covers our Earth is what feeds and nurtures us. We are innately and inextricably connected to soil for our survival, for like humans it contains the universal life-force without which we would not survive. Only a fertile soil contains the billions of amazing and diverse creatures and microbes, from earthworms to fungi, which provide the energy … [Read more...]
