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UN climate talks resume with wary eyes on Trump
UN climate talks resume with wary eyes on Trump
Nations that adopted the Paris Agreement with champagne two years ago regroup this week amid grim omens of climate peril and with an anxious eye on Donald Trump's America... read
CSI & Sustainability
Philanthropy site answers your questions about giving this festive season
Philanthropy site answers your questions about giving this festive season

Issued by Trialogue

With so many worthy causes in South Africa, it can be daunting to decide where and how to allocate your money. How do you find a charity doing great work in a field you're passionate about?... read
Climate Change
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Protest at open-pit coal mine near Bonn ahead of UN climate talks
Environmental activists wearing hazard suits marched onto one of the world's largest open-pit coal mines, near Bonn on the eve of 196-nation UN climate talks in the city.... read
Saleem Karimjee, IFC country manager for Southern Africa
There's trillions to unlock in climate-related private investment
With smart policy reforms and innovative business models, African countries can meet their Paris Agreement promises and catalyse trillions of dollars in private investments... read
$129bn in extreme weather losses last year
$129bn in extreme weather losses last year
Extreme weather caused some $129bn in economic losses last year, said a report on Tuesday, 31 October... read
Education & Training
Collaborative transformation in education shows real results
Collaborative transformation in education shows real results

Matshela Seshibe, Issued by Adopt-a-School

South Africa's journey of transformation is far from over. This is evident in the stories from the classrooms of our poorest schools, still heavily burdened by the effects of the apartheid education policy... read
Extreme MTB riders triumph in second JBX MTB race, raising R40,000 for Ubuhle Christian School
Extreme MTB riders triumph in second JBX MTB race, raising R40,000 for Ubuhle Christian School

Issued by BMi Research

Racing more than 220km in one day is a feat 21 riders recently completed when they tackled the gruelling second annual JackalBerry Extreme (JBX) MTB race, all in the name of charity... read
Building hope through broken appliances
Building hope through broken appliances
The Clothing Bank's latest project, The Appliance Bank, equips unemployed men with the skills to build sustainable businesses around the repairing of broken appliances... read
Educor Holdings gives back to 2,000 pupils in KwaMashu and Inanda
Educor Holdings gives back to 2,000 pupils in KwaMashu and Inanda

Ashmika Chottu, Issued by Educor

Educor Holdings flagship brand Damelin gave back to over 2,000 pupils from Sibonese Primary School and Siphumele Primary School with two fun-filled days of good food, music and entertainment... read
Kruger goes green
Kruger goes green
Two Kruger National Park's camps are now powered by the sun, thanks to grid-tied solar PV systems producing a total of 1,367KW of energy... read
Firewater offers free digital session for local charities
Firewater offers free digital session for local charities
Sandton-based digital and PR agency Firewater is inviting charities from across Joburg to a free Digital and PR Therapy session... read
Environment & Natural Resources
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Introduction of elephants a step closer to the restoration of a wildlife haven
A small herd of elephants have been introduced to the Samara Private Game Reserve - one of the most significant conservation areas in the Karoo - marking a conservation milestone... read
An Antarctic icebreaker sails past a penguin. But conservationists are still waiting for their own breakthrough. John B. Weller, author provided
Why are talks over an East Antarctic marine park still deadlocked?

Cassandra Brooks

Last week, representatives from 24 countries plus the European Union met in Hobart to discuss plans for a vast marine protected area (MPA) off the coast of East Antarctica... read
Can virtual nature and poo transplants solve city dwellers' health problems?
Can virtual nature and poo transplants solve city dwellers' health problems?

Anne Cleary and Dave Kendal

Nature is good for your health. Perhaps predictably, the world of technology is now offering technical solutions that seek to replace the need for authentic nature experiences... read
Food, Water & Energy Security
Summit to showcase investment opportunities in water
Summit to showcase investment opportunities in water
South Africa will this month host a summit to profile investment opportunities in water infrastructure... read
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Why 100% renewable energy by 2025 may be possible for Cape Verde

Erik Nordman

Cape Verde, the small island archipelago nation off Africa's northwest coast, has set itself a very bold renewable energy target... read
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Nestlé to complete transition to cage-free egg supply chain in Africa by 2025
Nestlé has announced that it will complete it's transition to a cage-free egg supply chain in Africa, Latin America, Oceania and the Middle East by 2025, an important benchmark in the global move towards... read
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Tourism enterprises encouraged to support sustainability, improve energy efficiency
The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the IDC has introduced the Green Tourism Incentive Programme, which supports the department's mandate of sustainable and inclusive tourism development.... read
Health & Welfare
Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer
Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer

Lauren Hartzenberg

Working as a buyer for ethical handmade cosmetics company Lush, your travels could take you sourcing neroli oil in Tunisia, blue chamomile oil in Hungary and shea butter in Ghana... read
PH Clinic specialist nurse, Helen Williams with patient, Bridget Nkonyeni
Honouring Jenna Lowe in pulmonary hypertension awareness month
The Groote Schuur Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic (GSH PHC) is a specialist clinic offering improved treatment for state and private patients suffering from the disease... read
Nissan, Reach For A Dream host family day at Red Star Raceway
Nissan, Reach For A Dream host family day at Red Star Raceway
Nissan South Africa and the Reach For A Dream Foundation recently partnered to host a family day at the Red Star Raceway, at which fifteen children were given the opportunity to experience the racetrack... read
Inclusion & Equality
WhyFive BrandMapp Top End Study 2017 released
WhyFive BrandMapp Top End Study 2017 released
The WhyFive BrandMapp 2017 Top End Study that annually tracks changes at the top of South Africa's wealth triangle has just been released... read
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Visa Foundation launched with up to $20m commitment to Women's World Banking
Established as part of its larger social impact strategy, Visa recently announced the launch of its newly incorporated foundation, which aims to prioritise the growth of micro and small enterprises around the world... read
Infrastructure and Technology
2017 Green Talents awardees
South African student scoops 2017 Green Talents award
25 young scientists from 21 countries were honoured at this year's Green Talents award ceremony... read
How to ensure the shortest payback period for commercial solar
How to ensure the shortest payback period for commercial solar
While the payback period on commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has decreased substantially to within five years or less, reducing the time depends largely on the property owner... read
Pollution & Waste Management
Growthpoint launches G-Eco waste-to-soil initiative
Growthpoint launches G-Eco waste-to-soil initiative
G-Eco (Growthpoint Eco) is the latest green initiative from Growthpoint Properties, a pilot project that turns the large volumes of food waste generated by client businesses at its properties into compost... read
Coca-Cola Beverages takes top prize at Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages takes top prize at Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa took top honours at the fourth Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards... read
International
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A huge marine reserve in the Pacific will protect rich tourists rather than fish

Peter Howson

The small Pacific archipelago of Palau has a poaching problem. When I went there in 2016 for instance, four Vietnamese crews were held for nearly two months after their timber-hulled "blue boats" were apprehended in local waters... read
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Africa
Nigeria's media urged to understand New Urban Agenda
Nigeria's media urged to understand New Urban Agenda
Media urged to drive the narratives on the New Urban Agenda in Nigeria... read
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Business
Harnessing tech to create sustainable cities for the future
Harnessing tech to create sustainable cities for the future

Colin Thornton

More than ever before, technology drives our world. It powers businesses, cities and governments, and shapes individual lives in a hugely impactful way... read
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