Sustainability
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From motor oil to the runway: Engen reimagines waste through Xtreme Kouture
Engen has launched Xtreme Kouture at Kwamagesh Spinning Arena, turning discarded lubricant packaging and retired workwear into an upcycled fashion line inspired by South Africa's…
M&G Greening the Future Awards open for 2026 nominations
Nominations have opened for the 2026 Greening the Future Awards, honouring the individuals, communities, and organisations safeguarding South Africa's environment.
Inverroche: The South African gin that travelled beyond Stilbaai
Once mistaken for an imported European spirit, Inverroche gin has grown from a kitchen-table experiment in Stilbaai into a global brand sold in 25 countries, powered by local…
UN warns world will exceed 1.5°C global warming target
A new UN report warns that exceeding 1.5°C of global warming is now unavoidable, but aggressive emissions cuts could curb peak temperatures and reverse warming by the century's…
Africa must own the future of food
Producing more food at any cost cannot sustain Africa. Transforming food systems demands a shift toward animal welfare, environmental resilience, and empowering smallholder…
To end hunger, think beyond the tech
On World Food Day, experts argue that true innovation to end hunger goes beyond new technology. By supporting small-scale agroecological farmers, local procurement, and community…
SA to push for triple adaptation finance by 2035 at COP31
South Africa will advocate for a binding benchmark to triple adaptation finance by 2035 at COP31 in Türkiye, addressing the critical funding shortfall facing climate-vulnerable…
GIZ-Tender Invitation: Delivering expert services for advancing Marine Spatial Planning and Marine Conservation in Angola
GIZ invites consulting bids to support Marine Spatial Planning and marine conservation in Angola under the EU- and BMZ-funded Blue Benguela Current Action.
Africa faces ‘failed adaptation’ as climate finance falls billions short
A landmark report by Power Shift Africa warns that Africa faces 'failed adaptation' as the continent receives only $14bn of the nearly $70bn required annually to protect…
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,…