https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/702.html South Africa news 15 Climate Change news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/702.html en-us Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:05:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-coastline-to-make-waves-in-new-kyknet-series-408939a Adventurer, filmmaker, and outdoor enthusiast Dewald Visser’s new kykNET series, Hey Skipper, will explore the Western Cape coastline and the conservation efforts to protect it. 1-269575 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/amazon-backed-spekboom-carbon-removal-programme-to-create-11000-jobs-842393a Amazon is backing a major nature-based carbon removal programme in the Eastern Cape, set to create 11,000 jobs by 2030. 1-269529 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/false-bay-seabed-acts-as-a-storage-reservoir-for-pollution-731362a Researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found widespread contamination — including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and metals linked to urban development, wastewater discharges, and harbour activities — in False Bay. 1-269272 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uct-develops-worlds-first-early-biodiversity-heat-warning-system-842873a The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) joined a global team of scientists to develop the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance. 1-269179 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tanzanian-duo-win-hm-foundations-2026-global-change-award-286227a KelTex, the Tanzanian duo transforming seaweed into biodegradable leather alternatives, is among 10 winners of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. Their groundbreaking work offers an eco-friendly, innovative solution that is shaping the sustainable future of fashion. 1-269110 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-vodacom-eco-warriors-sas-gen-zs-solving-the-countrys-sustainability-challenges-175466a Following Youth Day in South Africa, which celebrates the power of young people, Vodacom has announced the winners of its 2026 Eco-Warrior Sustainability competition. 1-269088 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-future-of-sustainable-fashion-is-africa-at-twygs-africa-textile-talks-953234a For the sixth year, Twyg will explore the role of Africa in shaping the future of a sustainable fashion industry at the Africa Textile Talks, to be held at Workshop17 in the V&A Watershed in Cape Town from 31 July – 1 August 2026. 1-269004 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/myths-about-plastic-shopping-bags-debunked-623801a Every day, up to 80% of consumers forget to reuse plastic shopping bags, content that they are still doing their bit for the environment because of the many half truths circulated about plastic recycling. 1-268801 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-commits-r15m-in-disaster-relief-funding-as-nmb-ramps-up-response-623751a The South African Weather Service (SAWS) raised its disruptive rainfall warning in the Eastern Cape from level five to eight, prompting public and private intervention. 1-268771 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa