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Jump aboard on a riveting environmental play that will enthral Cape Town audiences this June!

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Research into climate change adaptation and mitigation receives $92m

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Research into climate change adaptation and mitigation receives $92m

5 Jun 2024

South African appeal court suspends order halting Shell drilling

By Wendell Roelf 3 Jun 2024

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

22 Sep 2023

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Msukaligwa Municipality found guilty of polluting water resources

22 Sep 2023

2023 State of the Rhino on World Rhino Day: EcoTraining supports all efforts to save our rhinos

2023 State of the Rhino on World Rhino Day: EcoTraining supports all efforts to save our rhinos

Our Salad Mix 22 Sep 2023

The Green Point marine outfall is one of three in Cape Town through which millions of litres of sewage are pumped out to sea daily. The City has been ordered to embark on a public participation process over the permits required for the operation of these outfalls. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann | GroundUp

Cape Town ordered to hold public hearings on sewage being pumped into the sea

Steve Kretzmann 21 Sep 2023

Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

Sappi 21 Sep 2023

Woolworths, WWF South Africa renew 15-year partnership

Woolworths, WWF South Africa renew 15-year partnership

15 Sep 2023

Source: Lindsey Schutters

#SAOGC2023: Gwede Mantashe claims CIA is funding anti-gas NGOs

Lindsey Schutters 13 Sep 2023

Apple accelerates environmental goals and announces first carbon neutral products

Apple accelerates environmental goals and announces first carbon neutral products

13 Sep 2023

Providing pathways out of poverty

Providing pathways out of poverty

The Social Employment Fund 11 Sep 2023

African leaders are proposing new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action, setting up their negotiating position ahead of November's COP28 summit. Some countries already have taxes on carbon, but a global tax has never gained much traction. Source: Reuters

African leaders call for new global taxes to fund climate change action

Duncan Miriri 7 Sep 2023

The Olifants River estuary on the West Coast is now protected from diamond mining in terms of a legally binding settlement agreement. Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining

John Yeld 1 Sep 2023

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fourth annual Global Town Hall 2023

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fourth annual Global Town Hall 2023

OnPoint PR 1 Sep 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

John Yeld 28 Aug 2023

Nominations open for SanParks 2023 Kudu Awards

Nominations open for SanParks 2023 Kudu Awards

23 Aug 2023

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Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023

Image: Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, 21 September 2022. Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Gabon 'blue bond' swap raises hopes for wave of African debt-for-nature deals

Rachel Savage 16 Aug 2023

World Elephant Day 2023: How can we help our elephants?

World Elephant Day 2023: How can we help our elephants?

Our Salad Mix 16 Aug 2023

Tunisian environmental activist, Radhia Haddad, stands on the dried-out Ariana lagoon, in Ariana, Tunisia 11 August 2023. Reuters/Jihed Abidellaoui

Changing climate pushes migrating birds from parched Tunisian wetlands

Jihed Abidellaoui 15 Aug 2023

Shaping tomorrow's skylines: The ascending trajectory of the smart building market

14 Aug 2023

The camera trap image that caused all the excitement: the first recorded cheetah in Djibouti for more than three decades. Photo: HawkWatch International

Cheetah spotted in Djibouti for the first time in over 30 years

John Yeld 3 Aug 2023

Image supplied: Credit: WC Government Dept Agriculture. Breede River Restoration. Woolworths and WWF’s Breede Catchment Water Stewardship programme has resulted in 200 million litres of water being released into the catchment on a yearly basis

Woolies furthers sustainable retail in SA and on the continent

2 Aug 2023

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Rhino killings decrease by 11%

1 Aug 2023

Burnt trees and vehicles are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Bejaia, Algeria, 25 July 2023. Reuters/Ramzi Boudina

Deadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia

Tarek Amara and Michele Kambas 25 Jul 2023

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The cost of ghost fishing: Can biodegradable gear make a difference?

24 Jul 2023

Collaboration provides upcycled toys for 12,500 children on Mandela Day

18 Jul 2023

Members of the community at a fruit tree planting event in Lawley, December 2022
Photo credit: Michelle Sohn

Creating food sustainability by planting fruit trees this Mandela Day

18 Jul 2023

Ensuring safety: De Lille vows to protect Kruger National Park

13 Jul 2023

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Africa: Transforming carbon markets as implementation of Paris Agreement commitments progress

Kieran Whyte and Clara Hans 12 Jul 2023

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The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Jul 2023

The new doll is available nationwide. Source: Supplied.

Barbie launches new marine biologist doll

11 Jul 2023

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Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

22 Sep 2023

Image source: kozorog –

Msukaligwa Municipality found guilty of polluting water resources

22 Sep 2023

2023 State of the Rhino on World Rhino Day: EcoTraining supports all efforts to save our rhinos

2023 State of the Rhino on World Rhino Day: EcoTraining supports all efforts to save our rhinos

Our Salad Mix 22 Sep 2023

The Green Point marine outfall is one of three in Cape Town through which millions of litres of sewage are pumped out to sea daily. The City has been ordered to embark on a public participation process over the permits required for the operation of these outfalls. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann | GroundUp

Cape Town ordered to hold public hearings on sewage being pumped into the sea

Steve Kretzmann 21 Sep 2023

Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

Sappi 21 Sep 2023

Woolworths, WWF South Africa renew 15-year partnership

Woolworths, WWF South Africa renew 15-year partnership

15 Sep 2023

Source: Lindsey Schutters

#SAOGC2023: Gwede Mantashe claims CIA is funding anti-gas NGOs

Lindsey Schutters 13 Sep 2023

Apple accelerates environmental goals and announces first carbon neutral products

Apple accelerates environmental goals and announces first carbon neutral products

13 Sep 2023

Providing pathways out of poverty

Providing pathways out of poverty

The Social Employment Fund 11 Sep 2023

African leaders are proposing new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action, setting up their negotiating position ahead of November's COP28 summit. Some countries already have taxes on carbon, but a global tax has never gained much traction. Source: Reuters

African leaders call for new global taxes to fund climate change action

Duncan Miriri 7 Sep 2023

The Olifants River estuary on the West Coast is now protected from diamond mining in terms of a legally binding settlement agreement. Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining

John Yeld 1 Sep 2023

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fourth annual Global Town Hall 2023

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fourth annual Global Town Hall 2023

OnPoint PR 1 Sep 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

John Yeld 28 Aug 2023

Nominations open for SanParks 2023 Kudu Awards

Nominations open for SanParks 2023 Kudu Awards

23 Aug 2023

Image source: Alfo Medeiros from

Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023

Image: Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, 21 September 2022. Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Gabon 'blue bond' swap raises hopes for wave of African debt-for-nature deals

Rachel Savage 16 Aug 2023

World Elephant Day 2023: How can we help our elephants?

World Elephant Day 2023: How can we help our elephants?

Our Salad Mix 16 Aug 2023

Tunisian environmental activist, Radhia Haddad, stands on the dried-out Ariana lagoon, in Ariana, Tunisia 11 August 2023. Reuters/Jihed Abidellaoui

Changing climate pushes migrating birds from parched Tunisian wetlands

Jihed Abidellaoui 15 Aug 2023

Shaping tomorrow's skylines: The ascending trajectory of the smart building market

14 Aug 2023

The camera trap image that caused all the excitement: the first recorded cheetah in Djibouti for more than three decades. Photo: HawkWatch International

Cheetah spotted in Djibouti for the first time in over 30 years

John Yeld 3 Aug 2023

Image supplied: Credit: WC Government Dept Agriculture. Breede River Restoration. Woolworths and WWF’s Breede Catchment Water Stewardship programme has resulted in 200 million litres of water being released into the catchment on a yearly basis

Woolies furthers sustainable retail in SA and on the continent

2 Aug 2023

Image source: Nicole Kruger from

Rhino killings decrease by 11%

1 Aug 2023

Burnt trees and vehicles are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Bejaia, Algeria, 25 July 2023. Reuters/Ramzi Boudina

Deadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia

Tarek Amara and Michele Kambas 25 Jul 2023

Image source: David Waschbüsch from

The cost of ghost fishing: Can biodegradable gear make a difference?

24 Jul 2023

Collaboration provides upcycled toys for 12,500 children on Mandela Day

18 Jul 2023

Members of the community at a fruit tree planting event in Lawley, December 2022
Photo credit: Michelle Sohn

Creating food sustainability by planting fruit trees this Mandela Day

18 Jul 2023

Ensuring safety: De Lille vows to protect Kruger National Park

13 Jul 2023

Image source: Chayanit Chankhong –

Africa: Transforming carbon markets as implementation of Paris Agreement commitments progress

Kieran Whyte and Clara Hans 12 Jul 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Jul 2023

The new doll is available nationwide. Source: Supplied.

Barbie launches new marine biologist doll

11 Jul 2023

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Several initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

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National environmental management laws now in force

Garyn Rapson, Tsoseletso Bogopa, and Hassan Mahlawe 6 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Adrien Kotzé, manager: operational resilience and ESG oversight at Capitec.

Join the Green Revolution: Capitec's sustainable banking initiatives

Adrien Kotzé 6 Jul 2023

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

5 Jul 2023

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Apply for your water and sanitation bursary

4 Jul 2023

Chocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

AstraZeneca's global reforestation initiative expands

28 Jun 2023

TotalEnergies faces second lawsuit over Uganda oil projects

America Hernandez 27 Jun 2023

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Circular economy gets Coca-Cola's backing

27 Jun 2023

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First National Biodiversity Offset Guideline published

26 Jun 2023

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