The arrival of the Deepsea Stavanger oil drilling rig in Cape Town yesterday has many people concerned about the risks that come along with it, especially as the current oil spill disaster in Mauritius (SA’s backyard, photographed to the right) continues to wreak havoc. It is with this in mind that The Green Connection – an NGO working to support and empower local communities … [Read more...]
SA student wins Green Talents award in Germany
For the tenth time the “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” culminated in a festive award ceremony at which the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research honoured the newest 25 awardees for their innovative green ideas from various fields of research and promoted an international exchange. This year, a high-ranking jury … [Read more...]
Rainbow Warrior in key tuna hub, Mauritius
Greenpeace held talks with the Mauritian government and key stakeholders about sustainable tuna fisheries this past weekend following the arrival of the Rainbow Warrior in Port Louis. The Rainbow Warrior has been patrolling the southwest Indian Ocean for the past five weeks. As part of its visit to the region, Greenpeace is seeking dialogue with Mauritian communities, … [Read more...]
