Fishing for the future: Creating a sustainable inland fishing sector

by Staff Writer | Nov 26, 2021 | News, Public Sector Leaders

  By Jessie Taylor   Sustainable Fishing A new policy, recently approved by Cabinet, will unlock the potential of South Africa’s inland fisheries resources. This, in turn, will create jobs, add to economic development and help improve food security. The...

What happened at Cop 26 – South Africa in Focus

by Staff Writer | Nov 19, 2021 | News, Public Sector Leaders

   By Jessie Taylor   Looking toward a future low carbon economy Climate change in the  form of extreme weather events is impacting human health, water availability, food production, infrastructure and migration. The pace of global warming is rapidly...

3 Things You Need To Know About Carbon Finance

by Staff Writer | Oct 8, 2021 | News, Public Sector Leaders

  By Charndré Emma Kippie   With the introduction of The Carbon Tax Act, in June 2019, South Africa has witnessed a revived interest in its slow offset market. This was a great step towards reducing emissions. However, we need to make sure that the best...

Going Green: Regulations bring manufacturers into the circular economy model

by Staff Writer | Sep 22, 2021 | News, Public Sector Leaders

  By Jessie Taylor    As South Africa’s population and economy grow, so too does its waste generation. But failing to correctly manage this waste will not only increase pollution and use of landfill sites, but it can also rob the country of job...

Energy and the environment: The time is right to invest in electromobility

by Staff Writer | Jul 9, 2021 | News, Public Sector Leaders

By Fiona Wakelin  The global move towards electric mobility has been a result of three major shifts – the volatility of the oil price, the COP agreements regarding carbon emission reduction commitments and overall pollution concerns.   And while South Africa does not...