South Africa has had a mixed bag of environmental ministers over the past 30 years and, bar a few, most have taken the environmental agenda forward
The need for more research and teaching on innovation and not just research and teaching in innovation is gaining traction
Having committed to pursuing a much closer partnership with African governments and the African Union, the European Union must consider how it can best contribute to Africa’s security and economic prospects
The environment department’s Source-to-Sea initiative will create 1 600 work opportunities
Providing effective, population-scale family support and 21st century transformative education is a nonnegotiable if we are to have any chance of eradicating violence, poverty, and inequality.
Fashion looks glamorous but it’s not. Behind the glitz is environmental and social damage
Investing in the Future, Business Award. Winner: Sasol National Envirobox Programme, Environmental and Training for Sustainable Development
This is the 20th anniversary of the NSTF-South 32 Awards
Rather than limiting population, reducing the consumption of natural resources would have a better chance of achieving effective sustainability gains.
Three African countries make the top 10.
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By embracing a cleaner energy path not only will the country be able to catapult ahead of others, but it will also be able to create jobs.
Actuarial scientists could lead the world’s economies down a catastrophic path if they ignore future resource constraints, driven by climate change.
If the world wants to survive the global crisis, it needs renewable energy and green-tech solutions, says Mark Swilling.
While the ANC’s allies have criticised the government’s decision to commit $2-billion to the IMF, the move has been welcomed by economists.
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The Rio+20 conference is billed as a "once in a generation" opportunity for global sustainability but it’s expected to end with a whimper, not a bang.
Consumer choice drives production and capitalism and colour-coding is changing demand patterns and the species caught, writes Sipho Kigs.
A spirit of determination has prevailed at the UN press briefing about the Rio+20 conference which will take place in Brazil later this year.
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There are an estimated 130Â 000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in South Africa and more coming to the fore almost daily.
Big-name fashion brands are supporting women in Nairobi by employing them to produce their goods, and teaching them business skills in the process.
The Wild Coast belongs to future generations and should not be mined if its fragile ecosystem will be damaged, said Susan Shabangu.
Mesa has drawn on a community of scholars, researchers, teachers, students, government officials in higher education, private sector and civil society