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 to continue efforts aimed at solving the world’s climate challenges. COP28 unites attendees … [Read More...]
School NPO unveils innovative ablution project
In recognition of United Nations World Toilet Day, Save Our Schools Non Profit Organisation (SOS NPO) announced the launch of a ground-breaking … [Read More...]
Clean-up planned for Durban North’s Roadhouse Crescent
Green Corridors and TriEcoEmvelo, are facilitating a major clean-up of the Roadhouse Crescent recycling area at the Connaught Bridge underpass in … [Read More...]
Climate Change Bill opened for public comment
The Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources, and Energy invites you to comment on the Climate Change Bill. The Bill seeks to enable the development of an effective climate change response … [Read More...]
Food Secure Challenge ignites innovation in Stellenbosch
In the face of mounting challenges to food security, both in South Africa and across the African continent, Stellenbosch Network has taken a bold step to spark change at the grassroots level. With a resounding … [Read More...]
The ABCs of CBD Products
The TNHA were the organisation which successfully motivated the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to lower CBD from schedule 4 under to Schedule 0 complementary medicine within certain … [Read More...]
Richard’s Bay Karpowership environmental authorisation taken on appeal
Environmental and social justice organisations groundWork (gW) and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) have submitted an appeal against … [Read More...]
Environmental Impact Assessment guide launched
All Rise are excited to share that, together with the South African affiliate of IAIA, IAIAsa, they have launched a bilingual Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guide in English and isiZulu. An Environmental … [Read More...]
Releasing our seafood to save our sea life
World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on 21 November throughout the globe. While fishing communities and aquatic consumers salute their delight for maritime produce; climate and plant-based advocates … [Read More...]
SA artists exhibiting in London to empower local ladies
Dualities Exhibition weaves together the stories of South African women who are using their talent and leadership to transform their own lives and society at large. The story of One to One Africa’s Mentor … [Read More...]
Here’s why South Africa is winning at recycling
When it comes to collection and recycling PET plastic (think plastic beverage bottles), South Africa is on par with many countries in Europe – thanks in part to the hard-working people in the collection and … [Read More...]
Solar charging stations under construction in North West
Today, at a ceremony in Wolmaransstad in the North West province, Zero Carbon Charge broke ground on its first 100% renewable energy charging station in what will become South Africa’s first national network of 120 … [Read More...]
SA doesn’t need expensive nuclear power
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) says the mini pebble-bed modular reactors (PBMR) have been under development and not come into operation for decades. The previous PBMR … [Read More...]
The Ocean: Nature’s Wellbeing Therapy
The ocean, with its rhythmic ebb and flow, has a profound impact on human well-being and can be incredibly healing. The frequency of the ocean, in the form of its waves, sounds, and even the negative ions it … [Read More...]
SA game changers honoured at the Eco-Logic Awards
There is an infectious feeling of optimism and comradery in the air when a group of like-minded individuals get together to celebrate the incredible work being done by local individuals, organisations, and … [Read More...]
Civil society remains resolved to oppose offshore oil and gas
In response to the Draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (DESIA) for TEEPSA’s proposed offshore production right and environmental authorisation applications for Block 11B/12B (22 September 2023), the … [Read More...]
EU aims to restore 20% of land and sea by 2030
The new law, agreed with member states, sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Late on Thursday evening, … [Read More...]
Wildlife ACT recognised for nature-positive tourism
Responsible Tourism Partnership has announced that South African conservation organisation, Wildlife ACT, has been awarded first place for ‘Best for Nature-Positive Tourism’ at the prestigious WTM World Responsible … [Read More...]
