Green growth could give SA competitive advantage

Green growth could give SA competitive advantage

13 Feb 2013 00:00 - Sipho Kings
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.
Investors gamble by ignoring climate constraints

Investors gamble by ignoring climate constraints

21 Jan 2013 21:39 - Sipho Kings
Actuarial scientists could lead the world's economies down a catastrophic path if they ignore future resource constraints, driven by climate change.
Global change: Delivering on Earth's promise

Global change: Delivering on Earth's promise

07 Dec 2012 11:53 - Mark Swilling
If the world wants to survive the global crisis, it needs renewable energy and green-tech solutions, says Mark Swilling.
Economists welcome SA's IMF donation

Economists welcome SA's IMF donation

20 Jun 2012 12:27 - Aneesa Fazel
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.
Rio+20: More fizzle than bang

Rio+20: More fizzle than bang

20 Jun 2012 07:44 - Guardian Reporter
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.
Sustainable fishing is a matter of choice

Sustainable fishing is a matter of choice

08 Jun 2012 00:01 - Sipho Kings
Consumer choice drives production and capitalism and colour-coding is changing demand patterns and the species caught, writes Sipho Kigs.
Sustainable development hopes pinned on Rio+20 conference

Sustainable development hopes pinned on Rio+20 conference

24 May 2012 08:22 -
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.

Punishing those who plan well and deliver

03 May 2012 11:48 - Onyi Nwaneri
There are an estimated 130 000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in South Africa and more coming to the fore almost daily.
Transkei mining down, but not out

Transkei mining down, but not out

10 Jun 2011 10:59 - Fiona Macleod
The Wild Coast belongs to future generations and should not be mined if its fragile ecosystem will be damaged, said Susan Shabangu.