The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life as we know it. In South Africa alone, the economic effects are devastating with the GDP expected to decline by between 8% and 10% in 2020. Job losses are estimated at over a million and more than 160 000 businesses are expected to close their doors. Under Lockdown Level 3, many sectors have been allowed to … [Read more...]
Green movers and shakers recognised in Cape Town
South Africa sports a strong bunch of green heroes focused on crafting of a culture of activism, responsibility and social enterprise. This was celebrated last week at the Eco-Logic Awards gala event in Cape Town, where environmental innovators, movers and shakers were recognised for their efforts. “This year’s competition was a clear demonstration of how eco-logic … [Read more...]
Do we need the green news?
"This global crisis... will necessitate levels of collaboration, selfless behaviour, compassion & respect for the lives & future of our own & other species hitherto unknown on such a broad level.” (Robert Zipplies in Bending the Curve – Your guide to tackling climate change in South Africa) Our news platform challenges the role of the news media and our … [Read more...]
Young South Africans take on solar
Some 21 South Africans took part in solar training in Cape Town, jointly organised by Greenpeace Africa, the Youth Support center and Expertise en cuisine Solaire (ExSol) to empower the public with skills on solar energy. The week long training focused on both theoretical and practical exercises, laying the groundwork for future solar careers. The trainees were drawn from a … [Read more...]
Empowering children with good nutrition
In Africa, and South Africa, more than 50% of families have probably found themselves unable to provide enough food for their families, at some time during the last year. Our children are going hungry. “One in three people in sub-Saharan Africa suffers from chronic hunger,” says Evelyn Tagbo in an Oxford University study. Food security is under threat in many parts of the … [Read more...]
Celebrate the important things this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air. The weather is scorchingly beautiful and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We live in a part of the world where there are plenty of eco-friendly and inexpensive ways to celebrate love on this day. As is the case with most special days, this day started out with noble intentions as a simple celebration of love, and has evolved into another … [Read more...]
Working towards protecting our wetlands
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...]
Innovative solar cooker bikes to help Sowetans
Nedbank launched an innovative “solar cooker bike” in partnership with the Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) and Sunfire Solutions; which aims to introduce a sustainable way of clean energy cooking to communities in Soweto. The energy efficiency project; which is a pilot exercise that could lead to a much bigger future rollout; combines the cooking … [Read more...]
