The Belgian Ecolo-Groen (Eco-Green) parties have been quick to seize the moment to propose establishing the crime of ‘Ecocide” in Belgium and in the wider international community, following French president Emmanuel Macron’s recent statement in support of a crime of ecocide. Proposals are being forwarded to the International Criminal Court, and the Pope and a number of world … [Read more...]
Storytelling workshop coming to Rosebank next week
Stories are a powerful way to share knowledge, change behaviour and inspire communities. The Sustainable Development Network invites the NGO sector to a Storytelling workshop held on 31 October in Rosebank, Gauteng. Many NGO, SMME and private sector staff members are so busy with day to day activities that they often forget to record their stories. They could present … [Read more...]
Rainbow Warrior Day 3 – How do we make the breakthrough?
The internet on the Rainbow Warrior is a hit and miss affair much like trying to communicate the green message to the public. You never know when it’s a shot in the dark. Often you might be talking to someone, but the lights are off. That resonance with the environmental cause is just not there. We keep going in the hope that on the right day, at the right time, something in … [Read more...]
SAEE hands out bursaries live on air
Brian Saunders and Sheree Anne Marinus received R15 000 bursary chequwa each fore their studies in built environments during the live radio programme, The Green Hour by the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE). Marishka Singh also participated in the radio programme. She had also received a bursary during the SAEEC2011 Convention and Exhibition in … [Read more...]
International Mother Earth Day
Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet. For instance, Bolivians call Mother Earth Pachamama and Nicaraguans refer to her as Tonantzin. The proclamation of 22 April as International Mother Earth Day is an … [Read more...]
Energy efficiency: a national conversation
The Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE) has joined forces with Gareth Burley (pictured), a radio presenter on Kingfisher FM in Nelson Mandela Bay, in starting a national conversation about energy efficiency. Dubbed The Green Hour, this energy efficiency radio programme will be hosted by Gareth on Mondays between 1 and 2pm and was launched on the 4th of … [Read more...]
