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Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas made from renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power. (File photo)
AFRICA ENERGY SECURITY

The road to a green hydrogen economy in Africa

European nations are scrambling for Africa’s green hydrogen, striking deals to tap into the continent’s vast wind and solar potential for export

  • Bonface Orucho
7 min read
CHARGE AWARDS

GreenCape wins Organisation of the Year at the 2023 Charge Awards

The Ethical Agency shares GreenCape’s mission of advancing sustainability and green economy solutions

  • Brett Jefferson
3 min read
The City of Johannesburg has launched a sweeping climate action plan in which it commits to achieving carbon neutrality and climate resilience by 2050 to ensure “a cleaner, greener and a more liveable city for Joburgers to enjoy”. (Guillem Sartorio/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
ADAPTATION

Joburg’s new climate plan described as ‘overly ambitious’

R10-billion in capital investment is needed for prioritised mitigation actions until 2050, as well as an annual operating budget of about R25-billion for the same period

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
BUILDING DESIGN

South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
BUILDING DESIGN

How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis

South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But the City of Johannesburg’s new draft green buildings policy aims to change that

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read