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WWF report frames the economic issues of shale gas
WWF South Africa has released a report in response to claims that shale gas will be a cheap source of energy for the country... read more>>



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Ford supports environmental education and conservation
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has a proud legacy of supporting and partnering with organisations that address environmental education, research and conservation projects around South Africa... read more>>
Ecotourism & Wildlife Trafficking
CITES awards South Africa with Certificates of Commendation
South African law enforcement authorities have been awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) for combating rhinoceros-related crime... read more>>
Environmental Impacts
SAPPMA expresses concern about SA's water supply
SAPPMA has expressed grave concerns about the severe pollution in water sources, water losses in distribution, and the lacking water infrastructure that is expected to support increasing demand... read more>>
WWF SA calls on public to support grasslands protection campaign
The Sneeuwberg area near Memel and the Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve in the Free State is home to some of the most sensitive and unique biodiversity in the area... read more>>
WRC launches reports on Water Sensitive Design
The Water Research Commission (WRC), in partnership with UCT, recently hosted an interactive dialogue by international and local experts on the issue of land and water planning... read more>>
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
Actis launches $1.9bn pan-African renewable energy platform
Actis, the private equity group, has launched a multi-billion dollar pan-African renewable energy generation platform, in an investment that will benefit energy-starved South Africa... read more>>
Sustainable Development
Growing UP Africa realise vision of self-sustaining community centre
With a population of over 2.5 million people living in Devland, Soweto, Growing UP Africa envisioned a self-sustaining community centre and approached Geberit Southern Africa to help make it happen... read more>>
New tool encourages reduced impact of interior projects
Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has launched its new Green Star SA Interiors tool... read more>>
Design a logo for the Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa
Members of the public are invited to enter for a competition by designing a logo and slogan for the Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa (EEIA)... read more>>
Waste Management
PFE International invests in KZN tyre recycling project
British investment group PFE International, which owns Van Dyck Carpets, has announced a multi-million rand investment in a rubber crumb manufacturing plant in Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal. read more>>
International
Wuxi Suntech appoints new president
Wuxi Suntech Power has appointed Victor Haibo Xiong as president of Suntech where he will be fully responsible for the management of the company... read more>>
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Africa
Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant starts operation
Toshiba Corporation has announced that the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant, Kenya's largest geothermal power complex, has started commercial operation... read more>>
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New events to diarise
South African Eco Film Festival
While You Were Sleeping - 26 Mar 2015 to 2 Apr 2015, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London

Renewable Energy Festival 2015
Renewable Energy Festival - 28 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
Understanding wetlands
Highveld Bulb Society - 28 Feb 2015, Muldersdrift

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