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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

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Building for a better future

Alex Rose-Innes Chinwe Ohajuruka is an award-winning Nigerian green architect and a renowned advocate for sustainability in the green building environment. Climate change resilience...

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African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative

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A restoration initiative for Africa’s forests

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Ecotourism in Africa

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Human-wildlife conflict in Africa

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Global Forum addresses Africa’s green future

Alex Rose-Innes During Morocco’s first virtual Global Green Forum, held this week, the country’s government once again committed itself to address climate change, loss...

by greena March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

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Experts find West African fishing agreement “full of flaws.”

Alex Rose-Innes A decade ago, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) identified nineteen climate hotspots in West Africa, the tropical region among others. With...

by greena February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

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Experts warn the recent good rains could lead to an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever

Thabo Mohlala Notwithstanding damages and miseries it brought in some areas, recent incessant rains which fell across the country brought overall joy and relief...

by greena February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

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SA enterprise sets global standard

Alex Rose-Innes A passion for the environment saw a SA woman’s dream change many lives. After 15 years as full professor at a South...

by greena February 24, 2021

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DRAM recycling the way towards greener living

Alex Rose-Innes How to get people to recycle? Anyone would be up for the challenge if it is possible to make money from it....

by greena February 23, 2021

DRAM recycling the way towards greener living

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Magnificent Mount Kili in danger

Alex Rose-Innes Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is suffering from the effects of continued urbanisation and development at its base. Scientists say that this...

by greena February 22, 2021

Opinion

Nzimande calls for the adoption of renewable energy to stabilise earth’s climate

Thabo Mohlala Renewable hydrogen and green power-fuels are among some of the key instruments that South Africa can harness to revive its economy after...

by greena February 18, 2021

Nzimande calls for the adoption of renewable energy to stabilise earth’s climate

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Hustlenomics wins big for ingenious innovation

Alex Rose-Innes The United Nations (UN) Environment, Development and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognise small and growing businesses in developing...

by greena February 16, 2021

Hustlenomics wins big for ingenious innovation

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Madagascar signs multi-million dollar eco agreement with World Bank

Alex Rose-Innes In a media statement, Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira, the World Bank’s Country Manager for Madagascar, had just announced a 50 million USD agreement between...

by greena February 15, 2021

Madagascar signs multi-million dollar eco agreement with World Bank

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World Bank’s latest blueprint calls for rapid climate action in Africa

Alex Rose-Innes Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank’s (WB) Vice President for West and Central Africa, in the WB’s latest blueprint, highlighted sustainable and innovative...

by greena February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

World Bank’s latest blueprint calls for rapid climate action in Africa

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Turning trash into cash

Alex Rose-Innes A Nigerian woman had so impressed major international companies with her recycling business idea that Gilikiss Adebiyi was offered various partnerships and...

by greena February 11, 2021February 11, 2021