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...]
Large-scale home cooling initiative commences across SA
Having been awarded a $100 000 grant by the international Million Cool Roofs Challenge last year to deploy solar-reflective roof coatings, the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is now underway rolling out this low-tech cooling solution to communities across the country. This initiative is driven by the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP) with … [Read more...]
Budget needs stronger focus on enviro issues and decisive plan to address climate change
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) says that it has mixed feelings about the priorities laid out by the Minister Tito Mboweni, in his Budget Speech today. While the multi-faith, environmental NGO is pleased that the 2019 Budget does not include any new nuclear, the Finance Minister’s response to climate change and environmental issues is … [Read more...]
The link between overpopulation and the environment
As we prepare to mark World Population Day, 11 July, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), champion of conservation in Africa, draws attention to the link between human population and the environment. The global human population is now more than 7.5 billion people. The United Nations estimates that this number will be nearly 9.8 billion by 2050 – this is 30% higher than it is … [Read more...]
Environmental heroes recognised at sustainability-themed event
There are remarkable individuals and groups in this country who treasure our environment through innovative service. The 2015 National WESSA Awards have been presented to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of five individuals and groups. Dr John Hanks, Ntokozo Mbuli, Franz Fuls, the Paul Roux Residents’ Forum and the ROSE Foundation all received awards at a … [Read more...]
False Bay Ecology Park hosts festival and family fun walk
The City of Cape Town, in partnership with BirdLife South Africa (BLSA) and the Cape Bird Club (CBC), will host a festival and family fun walk on Saturday 12 April 2014 at the False Bay Ecology Park (FBEP). Read more below: The City of Cape Town invites all residents, especially the communities surrounding the False Bay Ecology Park, to come out and enjoy a family day spent … [Read more...]
Join the Climate Reality Leadership Corps
We are excited to have been accepted for the first ever Climate Reality Leadership Corps training to happen in South Africa. We will be sharing experiences with leading African activists, community organizers, and renewable energy experts in March during training by former vice-president of the USA Al Gore in South Africa and other imminent activists. The Climate Reality … [Read more...]
Tourism industry urged to raise awareness
World Wetlands Day on 2 February marks the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. The aim of the convention is to protect the World’s highly sensitive and declining natural wetlands and to raise awareness of the importance and value of wetlands to people around the globe. The Convention has been signed by almost all national governments … [Read more...]
Mining company in hot water over pollution
The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) has laid criminal charges against the owners of a tailing dam that overflowed and caused extensive pollution of the Selati and Olifants rivers in Limpopo. The dam, owned by Phalaborwa-based mining company Bosveld Phosphates, overflowed in late December due to heavy rains, releasing highly acidic water into the Selati … [Read more...]
Doing good is good for business
There is a movement afoot, which is a ray of hope in our very bleak-looking environmental future. The degradation and destruction has gained momentum due to systems created by humans. In our lifetime the consequences are beginning to be felt. We find ourselves at number 99 in a downward spiral. Natural resources are being depleted faster that they can be replenished. “The … [Read more...]
Ecuador Shuts Down Environmental NGO
Ecuador has closed a non-governmental environmental organization who were protesting against an Oil License Round after accusing it of interfering in political events. Ecuador's Interior Ministry said the NGO, known as Fundación Pachamama, was "affecting the public peace." The government alleged that Fundacion Pachamama was involved in a disturbance last week against members … [Read more...]
A call for nominations
16th Call for Nominations – 2013/14 NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards. The NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards encourage and reward excellence in scientific research, education, capacity building, management and communication and in technological innovation, thereby publicly honouring and celebrating outstanding contributions to Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) in South … [Read more...]
WESSA awards environmental wizards
Regional Environmental stars shine at WESSA Western Cape’s 65th Annual Regional Meeting and Awards ceremony. A select group of individuals and organisations were formally acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to the Western Cape’s environmental conservation and environmental education sectors at WESSA’s 65th Annual Regional Meeting and Awards Ceremony, held at … [Read more...]
