In three recent papers, South African biologists and environmentalists have listed pertinent research priorities for the next decade. These priorities could go a long way in addressing key threats raised in the National Biodiversity Assessment, released earlier this month.
SA’s inadequate nuclear liability regulations have finally been updated, after almost six years of Greenpeace Africa pushing government to do so to protect taxpayers from the potentially astronomical costs of a nuclear accident.
Environmental attorneys have lodged a detailed appeal with the Environment, Forestry and Fishery Minister Barbara Creecy, challenging an authorisation granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to authorize deep sea mining exploration off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
In the wake of a new bout of load-shedding, the long-overdue Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity has finally been published, following nearly a year of deliberations at the National Economic Development and Labour Council.
More than 300 species conservation experts at the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission Leaders’ Meeting released a statement for urgent and effective action to address the growing impacts on wild species from human activities.
One of the best motivating forces for recycling plastic waste comes from the income opportunities that it creates. SA's informal waste pickers collect plastic recyclables from landfills and other waste streams and sell them to recycling companies for a profit.
Smart, sustainably sourced and recyclable packaging design – which keeps plastic out of the environment – is becoming essential to a business’s bottom line.
A legal battle over the Philippi Horticultural Area - a key piece of agricultural land in the City of Cape Town’s jurisdiction that is under threat from proposed developments - commenced earlier this month.
Whether or not South African media are reporting on the climate crisis and encouraging public participation, and how they do it, affects how the public perceives and engages on the issue.
The Swedish government has denied the EU-backed Gothenburg gas terminal its final permit on climate grounds. This development is the latest in a series of faltering gas projects and follows years of local opposition including a blockade of the harbour and terminal by hundreds of people in September.
In a large translocation operation recently concluded, 388 animals were moved from Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park to Maputo Special Reserve and Zinave National Park.
Extinction Rebellion Cape Town and XR Winelands recently took non-violent direct action against the Africa Oil and Power conference currently being held at the CTICC, in order to draw attention to crimes against humanity.
Five Vietnamese youth attended the World Youth Wildlife Summit, visit gamer reserves, join a rhino de-horning exercise, visit the Zululand Anti-Poaching Wing and participate in a walking trail with a renowned guide.
Since attending the World Conference on Ecological Restoration existed, I cannot see life in the same way. With the daunting climate challenges we are facing, it shocks me how little most of us know about such an important aspect of our survival.
The Plastic Health Summit brought scientists, influencers and industry from all over the world together to present ground-breaking research earlier this month.
Conservation consciousness and environmental literacy are key to securing an environmental future for all people, says the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Barbara Creecy.
