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How FoodForward SA's digital tech tackles climate challenges and enhances food access in South Africa

How FoodForward SA's digital tech tackles climate challenges and enhances food access in South AfricaAndy du Plessis, FoodForward SA

People living in makeshift shelters outside the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town have been cold and wet this week. The site is owned by the Department of Public Works. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / Groundup

Shelters scramble as heavy rain continuesMatthew Hirsch

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

People living in makeshift shelters outside the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town have been cold and wet this week. The site is owned by the Department of Public Works. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / Groundup

Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues

By Matthew Hirsch 12 Jul 2024

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

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Beehive fences ward of crop-raiding elephants

Beehive fences ward of crop-raiding elephants

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South Africa's water sector: a case study in state capture

South Africa's water sector: a case study in state capture

Mike Muller 5 Dec 2016

WHC Leak-Less Valves aims to solve SA's water problems

WHC Leak-Less Valves aims to solve SA's water problems

2 Dec 2016

Interest groups call for more time to comment on IEP and IRP

Interest groups call for more time to comment on IEP and IRP

1 Dec 2016

Renewables body calls for public participation in IEP and IRP

Renewables body calls for public participation in IEP and IRP

25 Nov 2016

Making hydropower bankable in Africa

Making hydropower bankable in Africa

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Source: Africa Green Tec

Mali solar project will reduce power costs by 75%

23 Nov 2016

Derek Keats via

DAFF sets West Coast Rock Lobster quota higher than recommended

21 Nov 2016

Hansueli Krapf via - Seychelles

Africa-funded project to help small-island nations adapt to climate change

21 Nov 2016

Meeting green ambitions requires a coordinated approach

Meeting green ambitions requires a coordinated approach

21 Nov 2016

Plastics SA Energy and Water Seminar speakers

Plastics|SA seminar addresses current economic downturn with energy, water solutions

18 Nov 2016

Implementing climate smart agriculture up for discussion at COP22

Implementing climate smart agriculture up for discussion at COP22

10 Nov 2016

- José Graziano da Silva

Sustainable agriculture deserves center stage at Marrakesh climate talks

José Graziano da Silva 8 Nov 2016

Millions need food aid because of high prices, drought

Millions need food aid because of high prices, drought

7 Nov 2016

Kate Holt/AusAID via

Changing climate threatens world's smallholder farmers

Lyndal Rowlands 24 Oct 2016

Trade can help poor countries cope with water shortages and food security

Trade can help poor countries cope with water shortages and food security

Mike Muller 20 Oct 2016

Kate Holt/AusAID via

SA's female farmers building resilience, fighting hunger

20 Oct 2016

Brambles and GFN teams up against hunger and food waste

Brambles and GFN teams up against hunger and food waste

19 Oct 2016

Report: rapid transformation of agriculture necessary to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Report: rapid transformation of agriculture necessary to curb greenhouse gas emissions

19 Oct 2016

Turning cities into hubs for fresh local produce

Turning cities into hubs for fresh local produce

18 Oct 2016

A call to care

Robin Fredericks 18 Oct 2016

Kate Holt/AusAID via

Climate is changing and so must food and agriculture

17 Oct 2016

Eddie Oosthuizen via - Limpopo

Agroecology programme equips smallholder farmers for sustainable food production

13 Oct 2016

27 African countries adopt the Marrakesh Declaration

27 African countries adopt the Marrakesh Declaration

11 Oct 2016

Shoprite Group ready for World Food Day

Shoprite Group ready for World Food Day

6 Oct 2016

World Food Day receives pledge from RCL Foods

World Food Day receives pledge from RCL Foods

6 Oct 2016

USAID Africa Bureau via

Female farmers suffer most in Southern Africa drought

3 Oct 2016

Bernard Gagnon via - Tef in Ethiopia

Ethiopia Soil Map arms farmers with new fertilisers in climate fight

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Implementing climate smart agriculture up for discussion at COP22

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Millions need food aid because of high prices, drought

Millions need food aid because of high prices, drought

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Lyndal Rowlands 24 Oct 2016

Trade can help poor countries cope with water shortages and food security

Trade can help poor countries cope with water shortages and food security

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Brambles and GFN teams up against hunger and food waste

Brambles and GFN teams up against hunger and food waste

19 Oct 2016

Report: rapid transformation of agriculture necessary to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Report: rapid transformation of agriculture necessary to curb greenhouse gas emissions

19 Oct 2016

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Turning cities into hubs for fresh local produce

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13 Oct 2016

27 African countries adopt the Marrakesh Declaration

27 African countries adopt the Marrakesh Declaration

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Shoprite Group ready for World Food Day

Shoprite Group ready for World Food Day

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World Food Day receives pledge from RCL Foods

World Food Day receives pledge from RCL Foods

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USAID Africa Bureau via

Female farmers suffer most in Southern Africa drought

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Bernard Gagnon via - Tef in Ethiopia

Ethiopia Soil Map arms farmers with new fertilisers in climate fight

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