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 Mothers, and their work to provide door-to-door maternal and child healthcare is displayed in parallel with the work of Undiscovered Canvas, who amplify the ever-growing … [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 communities to build a greener and more eco-logical world. And that’s exactly what the 2023 Eco-Logic Awards, which took place on 9 November at the Two Oceans Aquarium, is … [Read more...]
Finalists announced for Mpumalanga green solutions pitch challenge
The Top 10 finalists for the first 2023 Mpumalanga green solutions pitch challenge have been selected, from a wide range of cross-cutting green economy entries. “The projects encompass renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, water and sanitation solutions. 90% of the entries are from black-owned businesses, and 46% are female-owned” said Nathi Nkonyane, … [Read more...]
Inkspirations from the Deep: Meet the Octopus Whisperer
In the mysterious depths of the ocean, where the sunlight shyly caresses the waves, there swims an artist like no other - the Octopus Whisperer – called Tuesday Houston to her two-legged land friends. As an octopus with a flair for the extraordinary, I can tell you that her world is a mesmerizing blend of ink and imagination, where she weaves enchanting tales of our … [Read more...]
Heron sculpture adorns pond at Vergelegen
Summer wildfires often cause destruction in the Somerset West area, but in a synchronistic meeting, a fire resulted in a local artist receiving a commission from one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine estates. The owners of Kings Kloof wine estate, located on the highest slopes of the Helderberg near the nature reserve, were battling to put out a blaze in June last year … [Read more...]
Why storytelling is the sacred medicine ocean governance needs
Acclaimed South African theatre collective, Empatheatre takes centre stage at the World Oceans Week in New York (7th June 2023). Their play Lalela uLwandle (Listen to the Sea)’ explores intergenerational environmental injustices and sheds light on inclusive forms of ocean governance. Having made an impression at last year’s Climate COP27 and just returned from Rome, … [Read more...]
Artistic anti-poaching efforts in Mozambique
The YAO Crochet Project, a women-empowered knitting venture which trains the community in the Niassa Special Reserve in Mozambique to crochet and create toys and crafts, is creating a life-sized, metal elephant sculpture to heighten awareness and stir emotions around anti-poaching efforts in the reserve. Collaborating on the project’s creative execution are French metal … [Read more...]
From waste to wonderful designs
For some decades now our society’s mounds of waste are of the worst indicators of us humans’ wasteful and entitled habits. Hence we are happy to share a story of an initiative which turns rubbish into something useful and beautiful. Plasticity is a company that designs handmade products from plastic waste and hemp for a more beautiful world. In line with SA’s commitment to … [Read more...]
Applications open for Green Entrepreneurship Awards
The Green Entrepreneurship Team at adelphi is now accepting applications for the Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023. This year’s Awards are a collaboration between SEED and the Circular Economy Catalyst, presenting two award categories. The Climate Adaptation Awards by SEED focus on Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia and are funded by the Government of Flanders. The Circular … [Read more...]
Stories from Africa hope to inspire climate action
The 2023 Climate Story Lab ZA is excited to announce that nine creative projects from five African countries have been selected to participate in the Lab. The 4-day residential lab brings together climate experts, activists, and creatives to develop powerful stories and build engagement strategies to inspire meaningful action to address the climate crisis. Close to 100 … [Read more...]
Netflix series to showcase SA conservation success story
Unwell leopards, orphaned rhino calves, clever hippos and reluctant giraffes are some of the things the Shamwari conservation team deals with on a daily basis, all of which and lots more can now be seen in a 13-part Netflix series. Called Shamwari Untamed, the series provides an intensive behind-the-scenes look at what’s involved in managing a 250km2 private game reserve, … [Read more...]
Cleaning up the construction industry with renewable energy
Carbon emissions from construction sites are a major contributor to global warming, largely owing to the industry’s dependency on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency’s 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction reveals that building sector emissions increased by two per cent from 2017 to 2018, while a United National Environment Programme report … [Read more...]
Eco champions recognised for protecting the environment
At the ‘Glamorously Green’ 11th annual Eco-Logic Awards, hosted by the Enviropaedia at the Two Oceans Aquarium on 22 September (also World Rhino Day), an inspiring line-up of eco-logically beneficial products, services, individuals and organisations were recognised for protecting and preserving our planet and environment. As the first time the Awards could be celebrated at a … [Read more...]
