Brian Saunders and Sheree Anne Marinus received R15 000 bursary chequwa each fore their studies in built environments during the live radio programme, The Green Hour by the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE). Marishka Singh also participated in the radio programme. She had also received a bursary during the SAEEC2011 Convention and Exhibition. The … [Read more...]
Brilliant students craft renewable energy solutions
Two students are following in the footsteps of a remarkable renewable energy visionary, Dr. Doug Banks, funded by his legacy in the form of scholarships. Dr Doug Banks (2 April 1965 to 4 July 2008) died at the age of 43, passionate about meeting Africa's energy challenges through the development of renewable energy. Through a deep understanding of people and technology, this … [Read more...]
Youth Environmental Summit talks inspire
My journey with BlueBuck Network started like any exciting American teenage movie would. With a road trip. On 14 July I travelled up to Rhodes University in Grahamstown with EcoMaties for the Youth Environmental Summit, stopping at all the relevant places: Wilderness, Storms River and Nanaga Deli near Port Elizabeth. My excitement for the summit, organised by the BlueBuck … [Read more...]
Ecoliteracy: What comes after diversity, globalism and sustainability?
In SA, the greening of schools has been a gradual process. One initiative that seeks to change this is the WESSA/WWF Eco-Schools Programme, an environmental education programme that offers sustained engagement between schools and environmental agencies, and continuously awards schools for their efforts. Schools are assessed within their capacity and international flags have … [Read more...]
