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Water: The essence of life

Water: The essence of lifeSafripol

Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forestsSusanne Vetter

Source: © Global Cosmetics News Unilver has succumbed to pressure from shareholders to cut costs and to scale back environmental and social pledges

Unilever scales back on environmental and social initiatives

Planet vs. Plastics: City Lodge Hotels’ eco-initiatives make sustainability easy

Planet vs. Plastics: City Lodge Hotels’ eco-initiatives make sustainability easy

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Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

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Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

Tourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

7 May 2018

Gauteng gets tough on illegal NPOs

Gauteng gets tough on illegal NPOs

7 May 2018

Local links across Africa provide key clues to fighting the illegal ivory trade

Kristof Titeca 4 May 2018

#WTMA18: Experiencing the wild with Aquila Safaris

#WTMA18: Experiencing the wild with Aquila Safaris

Robin Fredericks 3 May 2018

Moutonshoek declared protected area

Moutonshoek declared protected area

3 May 2018

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Hidden danger: Why soil pollution should be a top priority globally

3 May 2018

Picking Penja pepper. Image Source:

GI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

2 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

Duan Biggs, Carly Cook, Kent Redford and Matthew H 26 Apr 2018

Investigation into Bryde's whale deaths underway

25 Apr 2018

Innovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

25 Apr 2018

SA policeman, former army general among those arrested for alleged rhino poaching

SA policeman, former army general among those arrested for alleged rhino poaching

24 Apr 2018

AB Sugar commits to sustainability with 2030 targets

AB Sugar commits to sustainability with 2030 targets

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

Sustainability trends shaping retail in 2018

Sustainability trends shaping retail in 2018

Feroz Koor 23 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

23 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

Study explores effectiveness of EIA tool - DEA to share results

Study explores effectiveness of EIA tool - DEA to share results

20 Apr 2018

Five ways to become a more eco-friendly traveller

Five ways to become a more eco-friendly traveller

19 Apr 2018

Kwetsani Camp, Wilderness Safaris - the Overall Winner (Image Supplied)

#WTMA18: African Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 winners announced

19 Apr 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

18 Apr 2018

2018 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

2018 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

16 Apr 2018

Abalone poaching: lifting the lid on why, how and who

Abalone poaching: lifting the lid on why, how and who

Greg Warchol 16 Apr 2018

Promote your sustainability research in Germany, become a Green Talent

Promote your sustainability research in Germany, become a Green Talent

13 Apr 2018

Namibia: Uproar over mine at rhino sanctuary

Namibia: Uproar over mine at rhino sanctuary

Clemans Miyanicwe 13 Apr 2018

Professor Angelo Nicolaides

Is there a disconnect between profit and ethics?

Angelo Nicolaides 13 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Julie C. Aleman 12 Apr 2018

The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life

The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life

Jason Gilchrist 10 Apr 2018

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Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

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Gauteng gets tough on illegal NPOs

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#WTMA18: Experiencing the wild with Aquila Safaris

#WTMA18: Experiencing the wild with Aquila Safaris

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Moutonshoek declared protected area

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Hidden danger: Why soil pollution should be a top priority globally

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GI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

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Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

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How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

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Investigation into Bryde's whale deaths underway

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Innovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

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Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

25 Apr 2018

SA policeman, former army general among those arrested for alleged rhino poaching

SA policeman, former army general among those arrested for alleged rhino poaching

24 Apr 2018

AB Sugar commits to sustainability with 2030 targets

AB Sugar commits to sustainability with 2030 targets

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

Sustainability trends shaping retail in 2018

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#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

23 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

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Study explores effectiveness of EIA tool - DEA to share results

Study explores effectiveness of EIA tool - DEA to share results

20 Apr 2018

Five ways to become a more eco-friendly traveller

Five ways to become a more eco-friendly traveller

19 Apr 2018

Kwetsani Camp, Wilderness Safaris - the Overall Winner (Image Supplied)

#WTMA18: African Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 winners announced

19 Apr 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

18 Apr 2018

2018 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

2018 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

16 Apr 2018

Abalone poaching: lifting the lid on why, how and who

Abalone poaching: lifting the lid on why, how and who

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Promote your sustainability research in Germany, become a Green Talent

Promote your sustainability research in Germany, become a Green Talent

13 Apr 2018

Namibia: Uproar over mine at rhino sanctuary

Namibia: Uproar over mine at rhino sanctuary

Clemans Miyanicwe 13 Apr 2018

Professor Angelo Nicolaides

Is there a disconnect between profit and ethics?

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#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Julie C. Aleman 12 Apr 2018

The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life

The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life

Jason Gilchrist 10 Apr 2018

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Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

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Eco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

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AccorHotels, Mantis Group partners to boost ecotourism footprint in Africa

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6 Apr 2018

Africa's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

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Penny van Oosterzee 6 Apr 2018

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SAASA breaks ties with Fair Trade Tourism on grey areas in captive wildlife criteria

6 Apr 2018

Global Entrepreneurship Summer School applications closing soon

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5 Apr 2018

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Darling Brew declared carbon neutral

Darling Brew declared carbon neutral

5 Apr 2018

Spotted: first calf of WWF's 11th black rhino population

Spotted: first calf of WWF's 11th black rhino population

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On dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

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