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Cape Town unites with world coastal regions to tackle sea rise

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Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

New species of rain frog discovered in South AfricaBertie Jacobs, North-West University (NWU)

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R105bn Coega Green Ammonia Project completes 1430MW Solar PV Cluster Development phase

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Eastern Cape government activates disaster teams in response to cold front

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New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

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Propelair SA 3 Apr 2024

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Namibia investigates surge in rhino poaching in Etosha park

Nyasha Nyaungwa 3 Apr 2024

Penguin chicks wait to be fed at South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds rehabilitation centre, where the centre has been incubating over 200 eggs of the endangered African penguin that were rescued from two penguin colonies, since the start of the year and they are soliciting donations by inviting people to "adopt an egg", in Cape Town, South Africa, 27 March 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander

'Adopt a penguin egg' Easter campaign helps endangered African birds

Shafiek Tassiem and Tim Cocks 2 Apr 2024

Marine protected areas safeguard more than ecology – they bring economic benefits to fisheries and tourism

Marine protected areas safeguard more than ecology – they bring economic benefits to fisheries and tourism

Mark John Costello 2 Apr 2024

Edge Growth drives development of green SMEs

Edge Growth drives development of green SMEs

Edge Growth 28 Mar 2024

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Risk management and how ESG fits into the equation

Siphokazi Kayana and Charlene Ferns 27 Mar 2024

Largest frog in more than 100 years discovered in Africa

Largest frog in more than 100 years discovered in Africa

North-West University (NWU) 26 Mar 2024

Towards a brighter future: Key takeaways from Topco Media's Sustainability Summit

Towards a brighter future: Key takeaways from Topco Media's Sustainability Summit

Topco Media 25 Mar 2024

African penguins, photographed here in Simon’s Town, could be extinct as soon as 2035, according to BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds). Photos: Dan Callister

Minister’s plan could wipe out African penguins, say scientists

John Yeld 25 Mar 2024

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Draft National Biodiversity Economy Strategy - public comment extension

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FoodForward SA: Celebrating 15 years of social, economic and environmental impact investment

FoodForward SA: Celebrating 15 years of social, economic and environmental impact investment

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 19 Mar 2024

Captain Fanplastic teams up with Secret Sunrise for a unique dance cleanup for nature

Captain Fanplastic teams up with Secret Sunrise for a unique dance cleanup for nature

Soapbox 19 Mar 2024

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ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching 13 Mar 2024

The Litter Boom demonstrates how innovative solutions can improve our world

The Litter Boom demonstrates how innovative solutions can improve our world

Safripol 13 Mar 2024

How nature-based knowledge can restore local ecosystems and improve community well-being

How nature-based knowledge can restore local ecosystems and improve community well-being

Saeed Rahman and Natalie Slawinski 11 Mar 2024

TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy explore South African Orange Basin

America Hernandez and Ron Bousso 6 Mar 2024

Are you walking the walk or simply ‘green talking’?

Are you walking the walk or simply ‘green talking’?

Propelair SA 5 Mar 2024

World Wildlife Day, 3 March: Anyone can join the fight to save Africa’s wildlife

World Wildlife Day, 3 March: Anyone can join the fight to save Africa’s wildlife

Irvine Partners 1 Mar 2024

File photo: Black rhinos, one of the world's endangered animals, are seen at a farm outside Klerksdorp, in the north west province, South Africa, 24 February 2016. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Rhino poaching in South Africa increases in 2023

Nellie Peyton and Bhargav Acharya 27 Feb 2024

TNPA addresses Al Kuwait livestock carrier concerns at Cape Town Port

TNPA addresses Al Kuwait livestock carrier concerns at Cape Town Port

21 Feb 2024

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

Theo Evans and Bruce Webber 16 Feb 2024

Image supplied. Fifteen green sector startups participated in the Grindstone South Africa programme, a partnership between the Anglo American Foundation (AAF) and Grindstone South Africa

Grindstone South Africa programme champions green startups, VEZ Technologies takes top prize

14 Feb 2024

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Elia Nandjiwa 9 Feb 2024

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Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended

5 Feb 2024

De Berg Nature Reserve declared 30th Ramsar site

De Berg Nature Reserve declared 30th Ramsar site

2 Feb 2024

The AEL shares how young South Africans can be custodians of our eco-sensitive future

The AEL shares how young South Africans can be custodians of our eco-sensitive future

Dr Dave Pepler, Stone 31 Jan 2024

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Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

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Greenwashing: How to unmask it and protect SA's environment

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 18 Jan 2024

Shell joins international sell-off of Nigeria onshore oil and gas holdings

Ron Bousso 17 Jan 2024

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