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Rural-urban migration growing at an unprecedented rate

Data scientists created an AI tool to help government locate informal settlements across the country

Nguni cattle are one of the few breeds that can survive the harsh environments prevalent in communal areas, conditions that will only be exacerbated by climate change. Photo © Hannes Visagie

Indigenous breeds adapt best

Can land reform feed South Africa?

Dr Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, Director and Regional Representative of the African Office for the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Dr Koudenoukpo shares her experience and opinion at World Forum

Professor Leith Meyer: ‘We have to do these tests now while we still have many rhinos because if they do get to the stage where they become critically endangered, we may have a very serious problem.’ Photo © workingwithrhinos.org

Why rhinos shiver and shake

Apr 9, 2021Apr 9, 2021

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The need for innovation now more urgent than ever – UN

Alex Rose-Innes The need for innovation, in an effort to rid the world from malnutrition and hunger, is now more necessary than ever. The...

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Image depicting human and wildlife conflict in Africa

Community Education

Human-wildlife conflict in Africa

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Ecotourism in Africa

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African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative

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A restoration initiative for Africa’s forests

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Match Making

At The Noble Savage, the Earth and the continent equally benefit

Alex Rose-Innes To counteract the effects of rising urbanisation, provide affordable housing and decrease waste, Msindazwe Ndhlovu’s The Noble Savage, clicks all the boxes...

by greena Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021

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SA eco warriors join drive to save the planet – one diaper at a time

Alex Rose-Innes With climate change and its negative environment effects becoming more of a reality for most people, forward-thinking South Africans had stepped up...

by greena Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021

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An innovative green animal vaccine scoops R200 000 in a clean-tech competition

Thabo Mohlala Iraka Biotech, an innovation start-up based in the Vaal, was crowned the winner of Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA) for 2020. The...

by greena Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021

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RSA’s Energy Insecurity: What is to be done!

South Africa has become energy insecure and the constant disruption to the electricity supply and grinding impact to our economic activity and social life...

by greena Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021

RSA's Energy Insecurity: What is to be done!

Green Innovation

African female veterinarian wins top global environmental prize

Alex Rose-Innes An African conservationist and entrepreneur, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (also known as Gladys the Vet), had just been announced as the winner of...

by greena Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021

African female veterinarian wins top global environmental prize

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Concern about pesticides used against locust swarms in Horn of Africa

Alex Rose-Innes Since 2019, huge clouds of locusts had swarmed the Horn of Africa and put future food security at great peril. According to...

by greena Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021

Concern about pesticides used against locust swarms in Horn of Africa

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Experts call for increased private sector engagement in African eco projects

Alex Rose-Innes DURING a conference of various supreme governing bodies at an international convention, experts discussed best practices on renewable project development in Africa....

by greena Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021

Experts call for increased private sector engagement in African eco projects

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African vaccination programmes to benefit from green technology

Alex Rose-Innes Africa could see its vaccination roll-out programmes benefit from the latest solar technology. With the continent still battling to vaccinate against other...

by greena Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021

African vaccination programmes to benefit from green technology

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African green start-ups among top global winners

Alex Rose-Innes Various African digital start-ups had been selected to receive substantial financial injection (Euro 15 000) from the *GIZ Innovation Factory’s Digital Innovation Accelerator...

by greena Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021

Global Forum addresses Africa’s green future

Green Innovation

Ethical, eco-friendly products from SA find their niche

Alex Rose-Innes Evangelia Kalaitzi is another African eco-warrior, animal rights activist and proponent of a greener earth. As founder of HealthyWise and Evangelia Nina...

by greena Mar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021