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Source: © Global Cosmetics News Unilver has succumbed to pressure from shareholders to cut costs and to scale back environmental and social pledges

Unilever scales back on environmental and social initiatives

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Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

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Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

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An old woman hospitalized for dehydration during the recent record heat wave, receives IV drip while she is being consulted at an hospital in Niamey, Niger, 13 April 2024. Reuters/ Mahamadou Hamidou

Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come

Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou 18 Apr 2024

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Dubai’s torrential downpour unleashes havoc on city’s commercial hubs

17 Apr 2024

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Impact manager Acre raises $100m for African climate infrastructure

Virginia Furness 17 Apr 2024

The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

An aerial view shows a deserted and flooded traditional homestead following heavy rains in Garsen, Tana Delta within Tana River county, Kenya 23 November 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Huge debt costs mean climate spending could make emerging nations insolvent

Libby George 16 Apr 2024

2023 Eco-Logic award

2024 Eco-Logic Awards - entries are now open

12 Apr 2024

Woolworths launches Farming for the Future campaign to tackle climate challenges

Woolworths launches Farming for the Future campaign to tackle climate challenges

11 Apr 2024

SA's looming humanitarian crisis: Potential for civil unrest and riot

SA's looming humanitarian crisis: Potential for civil unrest and riot

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 11 Apr 2024

Residents queue to collect water, as temperatures soar during an El Nino-related heatwave and drought affecting a large part of the country, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 7 March 2024. Reuters/KB Mpofu/ File Photo

March marks yet another record high in global temperatures

Kate Abnett 9 Apr 2024

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2024 must be the year of sustainable investment

Carl Roothman 3 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

Bayer inspires inclusion with launch of 2024 Women Empowerment Awards

2 Apr 2024

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Risk management and how ESG fits into the equation

Siphokazi Kayana and Charlene Ferns 27 Mar 2024

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Credit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects

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How engineered wood can help the South African built environment decarbonise

How engineered wood can help the South African built environment decarbonise

Roy Southey 22 Mar 2024

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ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching 13 Mar 2024

Navigating the solar transition: Choosing safety, sustainability and performance

Navigating the solar transition: Choosing safety, sustainability and performance

Ezzat Sankari, Sungrow 11 Mar 2024

One of 16 local citizen scientists collects data from Mamelodi in Pretoria. The data collected from each site will help the City of Tshwane develop an effective plan to mitigate the effects of climate change. Photos: Jabulile Mbatha / GroundUp

Volunteers collect data to mitigate effects of global heating in Tshwane

Jabulile Mbatha 11 Mar 2024

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#BizTrends: 10 trends to watch in South African banking

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Transforming informal settlements with modern drainage solutions

Olebogeng Manhe 5 Mar 2024

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Santam's 2023 performance highlights: Resilience, growth, and strategic interventions

1 Mar 2024

Climate change: Alarming Africa-wide report predicts 30% drop in crop revenue, 50 million without water

Climate change: Alarming Africa-wide report predicts 30% drop in crop revenue, 50 million without water

Philip Kofi Adom 1 Mar 2024

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NDB secures $2bn syndicated loan, oversubscribed by $590m

29 Feb 2024

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#BudgetSpeech2024: Pragmatic moves but missed opportunities

Andrew Golding 23 Feb 2024

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#BudgetSpeech2024: Govt raises $3.3bn to support climate change initiatives

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IMF reaches $1.3bn agreement with Ivory Coast for resilience, sustainability facility

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