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SDG achievement will require more data to guide investments – Unctad
19th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has published data revealing that decision makers urgently need detailed cost estimates to guide their investment and spending... 


Kruger Park opposes new border link to Mozambique
Kruger Park opposes new border link to Mozambique
14th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s biggest wildlife reserve and some local businesses are opposing plans for a new privately operated trucks-only border crossing aimed at speeding up mineral exports to ports in... 


Jeffreys Bay South Africa
New ETF focuses on 'blue economy' of marine, freshwater resources
13th September 2023 By: Reuters

Rockefeller Asset Management and KraneShares on Tuesday announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focusing on the so-called "blue economy," which seeks to develop marine and freshwater... 


New challenge brewing for Karpowership's Saldanha Bay plant
8th September 2023 By: News24Wire

Two eco-justice groups plan to challenge Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy's decision to allow Karpowership SA to submit a key document for the environmental approval of... 


An aerial view of the Westgate Shopping centre with teh rood almost completely covered in a solar photovoltaic panel array
Firm pushing for investment in energy projects
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Having realised the potential of particularly solar energy in the renewable-energy sector, independent investment and advisory firm Bravura aims to implement additional in-house capabilities to... 


A solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-House' on show at Turnkey modular's manufacturing site in Germiston
First skid delivered to Free State client
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Prefabricated deployment solutions developer Turnkey Modular rolled out the first of multiple solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-Houses’ in July for... 


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Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures
1st September 2023 By: Darren Parker

South Africans have experienced an unusually warm and wet winter, but climate experts are warning that this summer will be one of the hottest and driest on record, which could have a significant... 


DFFE says no closed-door climate meetings held, will respond to PAIA request
31st August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it has not conducted any secret meetings with business on the review of the country’s climate change commitments. It has... 


A view of a Kusile stack through a maze of metal scaffolding
Emissions requirement postponed for Kusile
25th August 2023

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) announced in June that the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted State-owned power utility Eskom a postponement to meet... 


Judgment in favour of power utility welcomed
25th August 2023

State-owned power utility Eskom in July said it was pleased with the Johannesburg High Court judgment dismissing with costs, the interdict application by green energy supplier G7 Renewable Energies... 


A solar and battery powered microgrid developed and built by Eskom at the Swartkop dam in the Northern Cape
Microgrid roll-out gaining traction
25th August 2023 By: Halima Frost

After the successful commissioning of State-owned power utility Eskom’s third microgrid, at the Swartkop dam, in the Northern Cape, the company aims to launch its next two microgrids at Nomalengena... 


Many communities in South Africa lack green spaces. Research links trees to a reduction in crime, better school performance and improved health benefits
Scania plants one tree for every customer who partners with it
22nd August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Transport company Scania Southern Africa is planning to plant a forest as part of its sustainability efforts. It has committed to plant one tree for every customer who partners with Scania to drive... 


IAEA director-general Rafael Mariano Grossi
IAEA assures that it will monitor, on site, the discharge of treated water from Fukushima
22nd August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general Rafael Mariano Grossi on Tuesday gave the assurance that the agency would provide a continuing, objective, independent and impartial... 


Renewable energy and fossil fuel power infrastructure
TIPS sets out to create a South Africa-focused Just Transition Transaction Framework
21st August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Independent, nonprofit economic research institution Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) has launched research on a proposed Just Transition Transaction Framework. During a webinar on... 


Company releases new products  for cleaner air
Company releases new products for cleaner air
8th August 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Having spent 30 years researching and developing original products to reduce particulate matter (PM) from global industrial sources, air filtration solutions provider Aircure is launching three... 


An image of PMI Africa partner success specialist and regional youth lead Joanna Baidu
Disruptive trends affecting industry
28th July 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Nonprofit, for-purpose project management organisation Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) ‘Global Megatrends Report’ shows that the trends affecting project management the most are digital... 


An image of University of Pretoria project management associate Professor Giel Bekker
Project managers must consider ESG factors to ensure success
28th July 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Considering environment, social and governance (ESG) factors is imperative and sets the scene for a successful project. Project managers, therefore, should be aware of the specific ESG factors that... 


IFC partners with Banking Association South Africa to boost climate finance
26th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is joining forces with local body the Banking Association South Africa (BASA) to help increase climate finance in the... 


Climate change
NCOP chair appeals for stronger interventions across Africa to tackle climate change
21st July 2023 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo has urged for stronger and more sustainable interventions across all spheres of government and society to halt and reverse the harmful effects... 


An image at night of a greenhouse growing plants that is glowing pink owing to the red LED lights inside
Light manufacturer expands range
21st July 2023

Global lighting solutions manufacturer ams OSRAM bolstered its horticultural lighting offerings in June, announcing the addition of two new products. The company continues to provide important... 


An aerial shot of the Blue Crane shopping centre at night well lit by all of the BEKA Schréder SOLARPOLE Lighting systems whch have been installed in the parking area
Solar installation lights way for shoppers
21st July 2023 By: Halima Frost

South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder completed the supply of a solar streetlight installation for a shopping centre in Alberton, Gauteng. A total of 24 BEKA Schréder... 


a photo of hundreds of cars inside the Northgate Dome which is now the showroom for WeBuyCars in the north of Johannesburg
Firm rolls out sustainability project
21st July 2023

Second-hand vehicle buying and selling company WeBuyCars has successfully executed various sustainability solutions across its showrooms nationally, including the adoption of light-emitting diode... 


More than R1bn damage to Western Cape farms after West Coast, Winelands flooding
14th July 2023 By: News24Wire

The Western Cape agriculture sector suffered more than R1-billion in infrastructure damage during recent flooding, and now the provincial agriculture department wants to have the area declared a... 


Mining giant looks to tiny microbes to cut stubborn steel emissions
7th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

The world’s biggest miner is trying to figure out if tiny rock-eating microbes can help it solve a notoriously difficult climate puzzle — how to cut emissions from steelmaking. Most steel today is... 


a pump with vesconite polymer bearings instead of standard material bearings
New pump bearing decreases maintenance at treatment plants
7th July 2023

A local wastewater plant operator recently approached polymer bushing and bearing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings in search of a solution to a reoccurring bearing failure on its aeration pumps at a... 


‘Ground-breaking’ projects completed for retail giant
7th July 2023

Water management solutions provider Sewtreat has successfully completed two “ground-breaking” projects at fast moving consumer goods retail giant Pick n Pay's Eastport Logistics Park, in Kempton... 


Eskom's Kusile power station
Eskom’s approved plan to bypass pollution rules hit by appeal
6th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Environmental activists have appealed against a South African government decision to allow Eskom Holdings to bypass equipment used to reduce sulphur dioxide pollution while it repairs one of its... 


Trees used to make paper in South Africa are specifically farmed, as tree growing and paper making processes are audited, certified, and sustainability managed
Pamsa stresses comprehensive sustainability of forestry, papermaking
5th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry association the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) has emphasised the environmental, economic and social sustainability benefits of the local papermaking and recycling... 


IAEA experts at the treated water tank farm at Fukushima Daiichi
IAEA approves Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant treated water discharge plan
4th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a specialist agency of the United Nations, announced on Tuesday that Japan’s plan to release treated water, currently stored at the Fukushima Daiichi... 


S Africa’s green building adoption lags despite benefits
23rd June 2023

The global construction industry accounts for about 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Yet, while green building practices have been posited as effective tools to counter the effects of... 


GREEN BUILDING DEDICATION
Omron’s commitment to zero-defect manufacturing, eco-design directives and sustainable solutions demonstrates its dedication to advancing green building
Ecological practices ensure ‘greener’ future
23rd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

With a commitment to zero-defect manufacturing and an adherence to the European Union Ecodesign Directive – which establishes ecological-design (eco-design) requirements for energy-related products... 


parched land with dead tree
Meteorologists say drought not an inevitable outcome of El Niño
20th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Researchers in South Africa and around the globe have indicated that the regular monitoring of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (Enso) system suggests a strong El Niño is currently developing.... 


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YES empowers youth development in mining
16th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa's mining industry has the potential to be a global leader in driving socioeconomic development and transforming the country, but it is currently hindered by government policy... 


A Large white electric concrete mixer with the SANY Logo and green detailing with the Paris landscape in the backdrop
All-electric mixer launched, tested
9th June 2023

Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international... 


AVEVA reiterates importance of sustainability as the energy transition plays out
6th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world transitions to cleaner energy systems and industries start to decarbonise, it is vital to keep sustainability top of mind. Software giant AVEVA is seeing many opportunities to aid... 


Quiver tree replanting at Scatec's Kenhardt site, in the Northern Cape
Scatec replants local quiver trees at Kenhardt site
5th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company Scatec has undertaken a massive quiver tree planting and replanting operation at its Kenhardt site, in the Northern Cape. The replanting started after the company was... 


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