30 Jul 2013

Environment & Conservation

The next day we were at sea...

According to Public Enterprises Deputy Minister, Bulelani Magwanishe, the jobs are there - in the maritime industry. In fact, according to him, there are more than 40,000 of them. The only problem is that there aren't more than 40,000 young people to take those jobs. The call has been made: Youngsters... You're needed in the maritime industry.

"Hello Control..." Security is so tight no cellphones or cameras are allowed into the building, but at least here's a description of what's it's like inside Eskom's national control centre after a group of journalists took "the tour".

Not too long ago, having a heart condition, failed liver, lung cancer et al basically meant tidying up your medical affairs and await the Grim Reaper. Nowadays a great number of people who might otherwise have passed on are enjoying a life... In fact, they're able to participate in their own World Transplant Games.

Fancy a walk on the wild side...for free? SANParks has announced the 2013 SA National Parks Week dates. On these dates, day visitors you can enjoy free access to most of the 21 national parks across the country. Free access to parks does NOT include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

Now's your chance to experience what all our overseas visitors have been "Ooing" and "Aahing" about.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

Rhino Issue Management (RIM) Report released
The Department of Environmental Affairs has released the Rhino Issue Management (RIM) Report. The Rhino Issue Management Process, headed by former SANParks CEO Mavuso Masimang, took place during 2012. The release of the RIM report comes as the number of rhino poached in South Africa increased to 514. Read more >>
SANParks announces 2013 SA National Parks Week dates
New app for automated collection of polystyrene

Environment & Conservation
CAN DO! Scene promotes small township businesses
The CAN DO! Scene initiative has rewarded over 800 taverns, pubs and clubs around the country with free publicity for their gigs, events and promotions for choosing cans. Small business owners in townships are promoted in traditional and digital media. Read more >>

Biz announces GoPro reader comp winner!
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Climate change
Sustainable infrastructure should address climate change risk factors - Marsh
Changing environmental conditions bring long-term physical risks to major infrastructure developments. This means that the impact of climate change on infrastructure investments needs to be considered. Read more >>


Conservation
Greening the Future Award won by Makuleke Contractual Park
Wilderness Safaris has announced that the Mail & Guardian Greening the Future Award for Community Conservation has been awarded to the Makuleke Contractual Park (MCP). Read more >>

SANParks extends entry deadline for Kudu Awards
The deadline for entries for the 2013 Kudu Awards, organised by South African National Parks (SANParks) in partnership with First National Bank (FNB), has been extended until 8 August 2013. Read more >>

Students produce conservation commercials for cinemas
The National Zoological Gardens, Open Window and Nu Metro yesterday, 23 July 2013, announced the launch of a collaborative visual communication project 'Conserve'. The creative effort sees Open Window's top film students' conservation commercials screened at Nu Metro theatres during the winter season. Read more >>


Environmental management
SANParks announces 2013 SA National Parks Week dates
SANParks will be launching its 8th annual SA National Parks Week at Mokala National Park from 9-13 September 2013. The concept was established in a bid to cultivate a sense of pride in South Africa's natural, cultural and historical heritage, protected by the national parks system. Read more >>

State of Green Infrastructure report set for launch
On 29 July from 6pm, the FADA Gallery, University of Johannesburg will be hosting the launch by the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) of the 'The State of Green Infrastructure in the Gauteng City-Region' report. Read more >>


Sustainable development
New app for automated collection of polystyrene
A new application (app) for smart phones and computers, called PolyNet, has been developed for the Polystyrene Council to automate the collection of high impact polystyrene. Read more >>

Wind turbines en route to Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm
On 22 July 2013, transportation of wind turbines from the Port of Ngqura to the wind farm site commenced. It is expected that the wind farm will supply enough renewable, green electricity to power over 114,116 South African homes. Read more >>

PG Group pledges its support for 49M
South African glass manufacturer, the PG Group, has pledged its support for 49M. By signing the pledge, the group has committed itself to global energy efficiency and energy saving initiatives. Read more >>

V&A Waterfront awarded another Green Star rating
The V&A Waterfront has been awarded a 4-star Green Star rating for its No2 Silo building. No2 Silo is the Waterfront's first residential development in over five years since the completion of the Marina Residence development. Read more >>


Africa

Booming Zimbabwe tobacco sector, massive deforestation: causes for concern
[Tariro Kamuti] Is the Zimbabwe prepared to face the inherent environmental challenges of embracing the mainstreaming of previously disadvantaged people into the tobacco sector? Read more >>


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