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 Thu, 07 May 2026 17:34:59 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nominations-open-for-wessa100-conservation-leadership-awards-625811a This year, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (Wessa) is celebrating 100 years since it was first established in 1926. To commemorate the milestone, it is taking its annual Wessa100 Conservation Leadership Awards nationwide to honour the individuals and organisations that have shaped South Africa’s environmental progress over the past century. 1-267881 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanbi-france-collab-unlocks-funds-to-bridge-biodiversity-finance-gap-847363a Nature funding in South Africa and the broader Southern Africa region has just received a boost, as the South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi), France's Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB), and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have officially entered into a new technical exchange agreement for the CAP4NATFIN FEXTE Project. 1-267549 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dairy-producers-urged-to-upgrade-lines-for-large-emissions-cost-savings-069505a Dairy producers could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 49% by upgrading existing processing lines, according to a new Dairy Processing Impact Assessment by Tetra Pak, independently reviewed by the Carbon Trust. 1-267517 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-fmcg-industrys-journey-to-reducing-carbon-footprint-514400a Businesses now need to show sustainability via action; the days of just having good intentions are long gone. This is an unavoidable reality for the FMCG sector, from industry policies to minimising environmental effect and maintaining relevance in a market heavily influenced by consumer behavior and uncontrollable economic developments. 1-267486 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-40-of-capetonians-face-severe-air-pollution-health-risks-514480a A new University of Cape Town study published in the GeoHealth Journal has found that more than 40% of the population in Cape Town is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution. The study produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area. 1-267496 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virtual-power-plants-the-future-of-residential-energy-in-south-africa-625511a As South Africa grapples with ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, focus is shifting to a less visible but significant driver of demand: residential water heating. 1-267481 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wits-scientists-design-sa-first-pollution-alert-app-as-jozi-battles-coal-emissions-069985a Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents about pollution levels, as Johannesburg has suffered a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. 1-267447 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/last-call-for-100000-wilderness-impact-challenge-entries-403359a Entries for the 2026 Wilderness Impact Challenge are open for the next 10 days, with the official deadline on 30 April. The challenge invites innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, system builders, and community leaders worldwide to compete for a $100,000 prize. 1-267425 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-this-free-sustainable-design-turns-ac-waste-into-water-for-urban-birds-736452a If you’ve ever wondered how to reuse the water that drips from the air conditioner, a new innovative design from Machine_ and Leo Burnett Ukraine has the answer. They’ve designed a bird waterer that lets those droplets serve as a much-needed water source for our little feathered friends. 1-267342 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/teen-campaign-to-sponsor-conservation-efforts-on-marion-island-takes-flight-514160a Teenage environmental activist, Romario Valentine, has launched a BackaBuddy crowd-funding campaign to raise funds for the Saving Marion Island’s Seabirds: The Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project. 1-267226 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Climate Change South Africa