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A climate case for wood

March 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

It’s fair to say that most people, when thinking about the resources we have to fight climate change, don’t immediately think of forestry. But there is a climate case for wood – it is the only material that can naturally and significantly decarbonise our planet by driving down demand for illegally harvested wood, and provide functional alternatives to non-renewable materials … [Read more...]

Oxfam cautions against mining in Lower Zambezi

February 10, 2022 Leave a Comment

Oxfam in Southern Africa has expressed concern over the ongoing and highly controversial Lower Zambezi National Park (LZNP) mining saga and cautions the Zambian government on the move to proceed with mining activity in the national park. On 31st January 2022, media reports cited the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment as having indicated that the embattled open-pit … [Read more...]

When will Africa embrace ecological agriculture?

September 26, 2021 1 Comment

As COVID-19 threatens farming communities across Africa already struggling with climate change, the continent is at a crossroads. Will its people and their governments continue trying to replicate industrial farming models promoted by developed countries? Or will they move boldly into the uncertain future, embracing ecological agriculture? It is time to choose. Africa is … [Read more...]

Forging a path to forest restoration and well-being

March 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

The theme for this year’s International Day of Forests (IDF) is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” and it’s one that resonates with the local forest industry. “Many people don’t know that timber plantations in South Africa were originally established to provide an alternative timber supply, in order to protect our few natural forests from further … [Read more...]

SA researchers shortlisted in international forestry research award

March 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

Three South African researchers have made it to the global shortlist of the Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Awards. They were selected from 14 candidates in the South African round. The awards, launched in 2016 by the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA), aim to recognise, celebrate and promote innovations being developed in the global … [Read more...]

Blue Sky Awards launched in SA for young researchers

July 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

The local leg of the Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Award has been launched by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). The 2020-2021 round is the third edition of this award, organised by the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA), to which PAMSA belongs. It invites young students and researchers in wood and fibre-based … [Read more...]

Pakistan needs 20% more forest for healthy environment

February 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

Pakistan needs to raise its forest cover from 5% to 25% to meet its economic, employment and green environment needs. So says Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology’s (PIMSAT) final year students of MBA Syeda Bushra Hasan, Mehwish Saqib and Dinsha Vania. Forests are the source of economic support, employment, oxygen generation, livestock grazing, furniture … [Read more...]

Around the world with Greengo Blarr

November 27, 2013 Leave a Comment

Hi, I am Greengo Blarr. Some might say I am out of this world. I visited Earth a month ago, interested in what you call ‘life’ and ‘dancing’. My sizeable, green feet and hands, big nose and sad eyes are only visible to Earthlings with a certain intelligence. Intuition lead me to a large building in downtown Johannesburg. ‘Morning. Any ideas for the next weeks?’ Every … [Read more...]

Cameroon palm oil project finally on ice

May 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

After years of controversy surrounding the proposed palm oil plantation in Cameroon, the Cameroonian government has ordered Herakles Farms to suspend all logging at its main worksite at Talangaye, in the Nguti region of the country. Greenpeace Africa is encouraged by this decision - there are numerous illegalities associated with the project, not to mention the social … [Read more...]

Working towards protecting our wetlands

January 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Over the past 22 years, the Mondi Wetlands Programme (MWP) has moved wetland conservation from being a side issue to centre stage. This has irreversibly changed the way government, communities, public, as well as the forestry and sugar industries understand and manage their wetlands. MWP works nationally to conserve wetlands predominately outside nature reserves. Most of the … [Read more...]

Green lungs for Africa

December 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

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A responsible corporate company joins hands with an environmental NGO to take on the cause of sustainable forestry in Uganda. Nedbank Capital and Face the Future have signed a pioneering Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to facilitate future collaboration between the two companies with the sole intention of enabling them to jointly develop sustainable forestry projects … [Read more...]

No ceiling in ongoing climate negotiations

October 26, 2011 Leave a Comment

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What is your assessment of the outcomes of Cancun and how much progress has been achieved in following up and in implementation of the decisions that were made, particularly as relates to adaptation and finance? The Cancun Outcome must be commended as one that contributed to keeping the climate change negotiations process alive after Copenhagen where trust in the process was … [Read more...]

Finding a future in forests

October 14, 2011 Leave a Comment

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There is 'hidden' economic value in protecting forests, people and animals that depend on the forests. When they are protected, sustainable economies develop, and climate change is stopped. Conservation International (CI) is an organisation dedicated to helping nations and communities find value in protecting their forests. One of CI's current Africa programmes is in … [Read more...]

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Artists and environmentalists start conversation about conservation

Art has a key role to play in supporting and promoting conservation, particularly in Southern Africa. This was the core premise of a thought-provoking event called “Art and Conservation – a Souther…

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Anchovies: a tiny fish with a big impact

Anchovies – a tiny salty fish, that appears to barely be recognised at all. There are many contributing factors that allow the Ocean to thrive but what we need to acknowledge is the importanc…

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Cities lead the way on sustainable mobility

Often referred to as the “greenest city in the world,” Curitiba, Brazil, has long been held as a model for urban sustainability due to its green space, recycling programs, environmental education –…

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Over 2 billion plastic bottles recovered for recycling in SA

Statistics from South Africa’s longest-standing plastics producer responsibility organisation indicate that the country’s PET plastic recycling rates are recovering after the lockdown regulations r…

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EU nature restoration law: fighting the climate crises

The Commission’s proposal is a huge milestone; it is the first major piece of EU biodiversity legislation since the Habitats Directive in 1992. We call for its urgent adoption and implementation as…

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