• Climate
    • Climate Change
    • Extreme Weather
    • Mitigation
    • Natural Phenomena
  • Green Living
    • Buildings
    • Farming
    • Food and Drink
    • Holidays
    • Home & Garden
    • Natural Health
    • Personal Journey
    • Shopping
  • Resources
    • Finance
    • Water
      • Fresh Water
      • Oceans
    • Energy
    • Trees
    • Waste
      • Composting
      • Pollution
      • Recycling
      • Reduction
      • Repurpose
      • Reuse
  • Biodiversity
    • Air
    • Water
    • Land
  • Innovation
    • Creativity
    • Design
      • Green Building
    • Science
  • Community
    • Civil Society Work
    • Climate Express
    • Eco Communities
    • Faith communities
    • Gatherings
      • Awards
      • Conferences
      • Expo
    • Green Jobs
    • Vulnerable People
  • Responsibility
    • Calls to Action
    • Business
      • Corporate
      • SME’s
    • Governance
      • Cities & Towns
      • Governments
      • Policy Development
    • Individual
  • Training
    • Books
    • Courses
    • DVD’s & Films
    • Youth
      • Bursaries
      • Challenges
      • Competitions
      • Internships
      • Mentorships
      • Schools

The Green Times

Climate change is the most widespread & complex problem humanity has ever faced! There is no time to waste and we need to turn green talk into profound green action. This is the intention of the GREEN TIMES.

You are here: Home / Archives for social distancing

Civil Society calls on the African Development Bank to quit fossil fuels

May 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

Africa Day 2020: African Climate Reality Project along with 25 fellow civil society organisations, are calling on the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to immediately put in place and publish on the AfDB website a fossil fuel finance exclusion policy that states that the Bank will not fund, provide financial services or capacity support to any coal project on the African … [Read more...]

Covid-19: Cloth masks for public use

April 3, 2020 2 Comments

There has been much debate globally about whether it is recommended to make use of a facemask during the Covid-19 pandemic. A policy guideline developed by the Dept of Health for sectors other than Health indicates that, as the epidemic unfolds, the wider use of masks are indicated even for people who are not ill, especially if they move around in the public. The Western … [Read more...]

Welcome to SA\s green news portal

Upcoming Events

  1. Global Recycling Day

    March 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  2. Stop 5G International Protest

    March 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  3. World Water Day

    March 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  4. World Bee Day

    May 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

View All Events

Radio Disa
PETCO
Cape Pulpit Radio
Plastics SA
ANAC Solar

Facebook feed

1 day ago
Is sustainability finally becoming more mainstream?

As the world grapples with the uncertainty surrounding the long-term implications of Covid-19, there is a measure of agreement on one thing – the global pandemic has fast-tracked numerous tre…

View on facebook
1 day ago
Renowned certifier launches African Organic Programme

An ethical food label for animal products has now launched an Organic Certification for African farmers. A Greener World South Africa Executive Director, Tozie Zokufa, says, “We are incredibly exci… ... See more

View on facebook
1 day ago
Energy performance certificate boosts energy efficiency

SANEDI believes that the issuing of the first-ever Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for a building in South Africa recently is a landmark achievement that will encourage energy efficiency acros…

View on facebook
2 days ago
Schools club to increase recycling knowledge and awareness

It is no secret that educating children about the environment and the importance of recycling is key to ensuring that we create a generation of responsible adults. It is with this in mind that last…

View on facebook
2 days ago
Polystyrene industry steps up to help clean Hennops River

The poly-island is a big net that stretches over the river to collect waste and litter from the water as it passes through. At 3 meters high, the poly-island is so big that a person can easily stan…

View on facebook
« ‹ 1 of 58 › »
2012-giving-thanks-for-environmental-wins
CONTRIBUTE HERE
Do you like what we do? Would you like to help keep this work afloat with a small monthly contribution? Join as a member and let's do it together.
nedbank-plays-pivotal-role-in-sas-first-green-bond
BECOME A SPONSOR
Doing good is good for business. We rely on corporate CSI and philanthropic support to drive sustainability mainstream, where it belongs.
  • ABOUT GREEN TIMES
    • Our Ethos
    • Our Intention
  • Support
    • Editorial
    • Sales
    • Contributions
  • Journalist Training
  • Feedback from Our Clients
  • Newsfeed archive
JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
JOIN OUR MONTHLY NEWSFEED
Like our work? Please help Subscribe-now

[footer_backtotop text="Return to Top of Page" href="#top"]      · Copyright © 2011–2021 All rights reserved · GREEN TIMES +2721 855 0518 · Design & Admin - THE GREEN TIMES ·