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Jean-Paul Rudd
The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

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[Jean-Paul Rudd] The global business community is undergoing a transition towards a green economy driven by a shared recognition of the urgent need to address climate change, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable development...

Posted 1 year ago | Like
Sindy Peters
Stellenbosch University prioritises climate crisis with launch of School for Climate Studies

Stellenbosch University prioritises climate crisis with launch of School for Climate Studies
[Sindy Peters] Stellenbosch University (SU) has launched its School for Climate Studies - the first school of its kind in the country that has the status of a faculty...

Posted 3 years ago | Like
Sindy Peters
Sindy Peters
[Climate Change] 

What are you doing for the earth in this time of crisis? Our planet is facing an environmental emergency which authorities are doing little to halt. Many of these disasters, such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels, are the result of processes generated by major corporations. They’re issues that can be dealt with. Yet the situation gets worse every day. Eleven-year-old Othembele Dyantyi is raising her voice to encourage a union of action against this unprecedented climate injustice.

Read Othembele Dyanti's full story here.

Posted 4 years ago | Like
Sindy Peters
#CSIMonth: SA businesses need to take responsibility for the impact of their products, services

#CSIMonth: SA businesses need to take responsibility for the impact of their products, services
[Sindy Peters] We interviewed executive director Gavin Meyer to find out more about Itec SA's Carbon Neutral programme and the potential impact of digitalisation on the triple bottom line...

Posted 7 years ago | Like
Kirsten Hunt
Will carbon tax legislation become effective in 2016?

Will carbon tax legislation become effective in 2016?
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[Kirsten Hunt] It is going to be a challenge for organisations to put in place the required systems and processes if the current deadline is adhered to...

Posted 8 years ago | Like
Franz Rentel
Less flying has a positive impact on climate

Less flying has a positive impact on climate
[Franz Rentel] Flying is the mode of transport with the highest greenhouse gas emissions per passenger kilometre - five times higher than driving...

Posted 9 years ago | Like
Sindy Peters
Climate change: the South African scenario

Climate change: the South African scenario
[Sindy Peters] On Tuesday, 23 September, more than 120 world leaders will meet in New York to announce how they each intend to tackle climate change.

Posted 10 years ago | Like (1)
Mike Freedman
One-man team

One-man team
[Mike Freedman] Here's a question for anyone following COP17 and the English Premier League - why is climate change like Robin van Persie?

Posted 12 years ago | Like
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