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Many sectors within the mining industry face challenges such as lower mineral and metal prices and the threat of further stigmatisation... read more>>



Climate change
Global warming could undermine poverty fight: World Bank
Climate change could undermine efforts to defeat extreme poverty around the globe, the World Bank warned on Sunday, 23 November... read more>>
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Investment in natural systems to address food security challenges
A two-day field trip through the Umgeni catchment in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, co-hosted by WWF South Africa and Nedbank, highlighted the vital role healthy, well-functioning natural systems play in supporting the country's food and water security... read more>>
Ecotourism
SA committed to developing ocean and wildlife economy
Speaking at the closing plenary of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 6th World Parks Congress, the Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs, Barbara Thomson, has recommitted South Africa to the development of the ocean and wildlife economies. read more>>
Give green gifts this festive season

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Ditch the kitsch this festive season - gift a tree instead and contribute to Greenpop's Holiday Tree Drive goal of 1000 trees!... read more>>
Energy
One Planet Africa appoints Ambassador Stith to board
Ambassador Charles R. Stith, who is considered to be one of America's leading experts on development issues in sub-Saharan Africa, has been appointed to the board of directors of renewable energy project developer, One Planet Africa. read more>>
DST launches alternative energy solution
The Department of Science and Technology officially launched the 2,5 kW hydrogen fuel cell power generator prototype unit at the University of the Western Cape... read more>>
Addressing the national energy crisis

Sindy Peters

We can no longer depend solely on Eskom to meet our escalating energy needs, says WWF-SA, nor can we continue our heavy reliance on coal... read more>>
Environmental impacts
A case for independent, objective environmental assessment experts

SRK Consulting

The independence and objectivity of EAPs are crucial factors impacting the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of environmental assessment in South Africa.... read more>>
Investments in natural systems crucial for food and water security

Issued by Epic Communications

The vital role healthy, well-functioning natural systems play in supporting the country's food and water security was highlighted during a two-day field trip through the Umgeni catchment in Kwazulu-Natal, co-hosted by WWF SA and Nedbank... read more>>
International
USD9.3bn pledged to help poor nations combat global warming
BERLIN: Nations meeting in Berlin on Thursday pledged $9.3 billion (7.4 bn euros) for a climate fund to help poor countries cut emissions and prepare for global warming, just shy of a $10bn target. read more>>
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