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...]
The longer we take, the harder it gets
Meteorologist Paul Douglas is moderating a discussion with artist Cynthia Hopkins, whose climate change-themed show, This Clement World, comes to the Walker next week. Patrick Hamilton, director of Global Change Initiatives at the Science Museum of Minnesota, and climate scientist Peter Snyder will also be on hand. Douglas, who launched the 24-hour Weather Nation TV last … [Read more...]
Fostering global sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa
Minister of Science and Technology Derek Hanekom delivered a keynote address at a panel discussion that will explore how science and technology can provide solutions to meet emerging challenges regarding global sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted by the International Council for Science (ICSU), in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), the event brought … [Read more...]
How greener buildings impact our environment
According to the Green Building Council of South Africa, buildings account for a large amount of land and they consume 40% of the world’s energy. Green buildings can reduce this consumption by 30-70%. South Africa has already made notable progress towards converting to more sustainable buildings, with a number of big corporate brands converting their corporate buildings to … [Read more...]
The Age of Stupid
On 16 Sept 2010, CAP, in collaboration with partners Endangered Wildlife Trust and Conservation International South Africa (CI-SA), the South African National Biodiversity Institute, the Conservation Communications Forum and the British Consulate General, hosted a screening of 'The Age of Stupid' at the Kirstenbosch Research Centre. The British Consulate General approached CAP … [Read more...]
