Where there’s wool …
Polo South Africa works with local wool producers for sustainable garments
Environment
Vodacom SA and WWF recommit to ocean conservation with global partnership
Vodacom and WWF have set the tone for a global partnership prioritising ocean conservation
Green energy: Three key issues to ensure South Africa’s transition does not deepen inequality
These include retraining workers who face retrenchment and developing supply chains that give opportunities to small, micro and medium enterprises
All the buzz about The Bee Effect
Pollution, land use changes, monocropping and climate change are threatening honey bees and, in turn, food security
South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah
But questions remain over viability of contentious project
Alexandra township in the grip of toxic fumes from scrap metal collectors
A clean environment is a constitutionally recognised right in South Africa but one that is routinely violated
Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights
There cannot be talk about ocean justice and human rights without actively involving those whose lives are entwined with the ocean
More than 45 vultures poisoned in KwaZulu-Natal
So far 151 vultures have been poisoned in the Zululand region in 2022
How Lapalala Wilderness School teaches kids about climate and the environment
Lapalala Wilderness School teaches children in Limpopo about biodiversity and how to take care of the environment
Flush toilets are not the solution
Even without water restrictions, it simply doesn’t make sense to keep flushing drinkable water down the toilet
Traditional African wisdom: A modern answer to protect coastal marine life?
Population growth and increased activity in coastal areas will negatively impact marine ecosystems unless we find sustainable solutions
Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
We quit, says the Netherlands of fossil fuel agreement
Holland pulls out of Energy Charter Treaty over climate change concerns
Two years later and still no justice for murdered activist
No one has been arrested for the murder of fierce opponent of coal mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal Fikile Ntshangase
Will South Africa’s ‘green deal’ deliver as promised?
Civil society and affected people must be involved in the development of an investment plan and in discussions with international partners
The COP of no return: Climate change conference in Egypt gives hope
The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity
Complacency is the enemy in waste recycling
South Africa is running out of landfill space for our solid waste, which also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions – but the good news is we can easily be part of the solution
Spice Warrior environmental activist speaks up for climate change in Kenya
Anita Soina has written an easily-understood book called The Green War and started a grass-roots organisation to raise awareness and action to combat global warming
South Africa must not exceed its ecological and infrastructural capacity
The wellbeing of our country and every person living in it depends on a healthy environment — the ecological carrying capacity
Africa is the recipient of collateral damage in the politics of climate change wrangling
The EU, US and China wield the most carbon emissions, yet Africa is left paying the price, again. The continent needs to build its own resilience to combat a declining economy.
Harare: Dirty city, dirty politics, dirty black gold
Amid corruption, poor service delivery and the fight for democratic space, there is the possibility of creating a decentralised, organic compost system that is community-owned and supports Harare’s sizeable urban agricultural sector
Why climate action must include women’s voices
In June, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change released a report on the gender-differentiated impacts of climate change. Drawing on hundreds of peer-reviewed sources from around the world, the report painted a grim picture of how women are already facing significantly elevated risks of climate harm. The research also confirmed that climate change […]
World Lion Day: Five young lions rescued in Romania arrive in South Africa
The country’s captive lion population of 9 000 is three times the size of the wild lion population.
Mine blasting is a constitutional rights issue
The noise, dust and shockwaves from blasts harm people’s health and infrastructure
Climate change: $2-trillion for weapons versus $100-billion to save the planet
The West seems more fixated on spending on the military rather than addressing the climate catastrophe.
OPINION | Global warming is here, it is no longer a thing of the future
South Africa needs to improve its resilience against climate related catastrophes such as floods, locust swarms and increasing temperatures
‘A Still Life’ goes to root of the connection of all things
An homage to selected dying trees, ‘A Still Life’ provides viewers with an opportunity to consider a moment of connection between humans, trees and the natural environment
African countries must put their houses in order to attract mining investment
The African Mining Indaba will look at ways to boost investor confidence through a stable regulatory environment and mining policies aligned with environmental, social and governance factors
Local film ‘Gaia’ is a psychedelic take on fantasy and horror
Gaia’ is more than an eerie, haunted forest film. It juxtaposes the beauty of the natural world with the fragility of our hi-tech, industrial society
The business case for environment, social and governance criteria
ESG performance presents an opportunity for involving communities in the decision-making process and reducing costs that might emerge down the line from litigation and fines
Government, Eskom taken to court over Richards Bay gas power plan
The landmark case marks the first against environmental authorisation for gas power plant in South Africa
‘South Africa must learn from its environmental disasters’
Although a legal framework exists, regulation and implementation fall through the cracks, as shown by the UPL chemical spill in KwaZulu-Natal
