Sustainability
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Kruger goes green without giving up ground
A pioneering partnership between SANParks, Discovery Green, and Sasol delivers renewable energy to Kruger National Park via the national grid, reducing emissions without taking…
Trophy hunting study finds positive outcomes — but governance matters
A landmark review of over 1,000 studies led by Stellenbosch University reveals that 65% of documented trophy hunting outcomes in Africa are positive for conservation and local…
Heritage Beyond the Brand
This Heritage Month, HEINEKEN Beverages highlights how brand heritage is rooted in local communities, driving agricultural development, supplier empowerment, and sustainable…
Development of Lesotho's National Carbon Markets Framework for Article 6 and Voluntary Carbon Markets
The Government of Lesotho, funded by IFAD under the ROLL project, is seeking an individual consultant to develop a National Carbon Markets Legal Framework aligned with Article 6…
Conservation Cannot Succeed If Communities Are Left Behind
Conservation success cannot be measured solely in hectares and wildlife counts. At Babanango Game Reserve, ecological restoration goes hand-in-hand with community empowerment,…
Water, sanitation and the living heritage that binds us
As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month, AWSISA chairperson Rameteu Monyokolo explores how water and sanitation form the foundation of our living heritage, cultural identity,…
The Geography of Climate Injustice: From Nepal to Tuvalu
From glacial floods in Nepal to rising oceans in Tuvalu, vulnerable nations are paying the price for a crisis they did not create. Discover why this devastating human toll…
The UN Environment Programme warns world will overshoot 1.5°C – but return remains possible
A new UN Environment Programme report warns that the world will likely breach the 1.5°C warming threshold, but rapid emissions cuts and adaptation can limit the damage and…
Partnerships for a Water Secure Future
Water security is vital for South Africa's economic resilience, food systems, and public health. Addressing critical infrastructure gaps and driving sustainable agriculture…
Thirza’s beautiful trash lures you in
Dutch artist Thirza Schaap collects ocean plastic from South Africa’s beaches, transforming discarded marine debris into seductive sculptures and photographs in her latest…
Cape Town should not sacrifice its water for data centres
As the Western Cape champions data centres as the 'engine of the future economy,' this article critically examines the hidden cost: water. Drawing parallels with water-scarce…
We're all connected to the sea by breath
Marine biologist Thando Mazomba, venture development manager at Ocean Hub Africa, champions a holistic approach to ocean sustainability. She emphasizes the vital connection…
Thobile Dlamini
Great hospitality is rarely about the room alone — it is about the experience, the people and the systems that make every guest feel they belong. Thobile Dlamini has built a…
Ayanda Msimang
Growing up in a small rural community in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Ayanda Msimang, 32, could not have imagined a career in environmental law. Today, as a senior associate at…
Dr Sivuyisiwe Mapukata
The future of mining will be defined not only by what we extract from the earth, but by what we create from it. Dr Sivuyisiwe Mapukata is at the forefront of that transformation,…