SOUTH AFRICA Recognising foodbanks as key stakeholders in solving food insecurity, malnutrition, and climate - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] Foodbanks may have started out as altruistic charitable non-profit organisations that distributed food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger, but they have long since evolved to become key strategic partners in tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges – food insecurity, malnutrition and climate change... | |
SOUTH AFRICA SPCA Roodepoort gets a sustainable makeover with Eco Paws initiative - Fibre Circle[Dumisani Khumalo] In a heartwarming display of community and environmental responsibility, Fibre Circle, Infinite Industries, and Nampak launched the Eco PAWS campaign at SPCA Roodepoort... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Africa faces worst hunger crisis in the world - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] In July 2024 the United Nations (UN) released their annual report on the State of Food and Nutrition Security in the World... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #WomensMonth: Candice Stevens - where finance meets passion for conservationCandice Stevens, founder and CEO of the Sustainable Finance Coalition | |
SOUTH AFRICA Understanding citizen’s service delivery concerns, voter outcomes and consumer behaviour - AfricaScope/GeoScope[Craig Schwabe] At the start of democracy in SA in 2004, economic growth showed promise, resulting in a high of 5% in 2005. However, over the last decade, the growth rate has remained largely below 1%... | |
SOUTH AFRICA How FoodForward SA's digital tech tackles climate challenges and enhances food access in South Africa - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] The same food system that is feeding our population is also destroying our fragile planet. Food loss and waste is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, accounting for around 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental and climate impacts of our food system are severe and becoming increasingly apparent... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Addressing household food insecurity: Forming the Food Security Council now - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] Escalating household food insecurity experienced by an estimated 30 million people should be treated as a national crisis, requiring urgent action from government... | |
SOUTH AFRICA SA's looming humanitarian crisis: Potential for civil unrest and riot - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] A humanitarian crisis can be defined as an event or series of events that represents a critical threat to the health, safety, security or wellbeing of a community or other large groups of people, usually over a wide area... | |
SOUTH AFRICA FoodForward SA: Celebrating 15 years of social, economic and environmental impact investment - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] An idea in 2000 to recover edible excess food from Cape Town’s film industry, morphed to become a national reality in 2009, and today, FoodForward SA is the largest food redistribution organisation on the continent of Africa... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers[Gisela Kruger] Packaging is not merely essential for ensuring safe access to food and beverages, but can help minimise food waste, and preserve the quality of our natural resources... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: Wastewater management is a critical pillar to preserving our water - and environmentKate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste | |
SOUTH AFRICA McGregor in crisis: Gift of the Givers races against time to provide urgent aidSource: Katja Hamilton. | |
SOUTH AFRICA South African Human Rights Commission addresses grant payment delaysSource: Pexels | |
SOUTH AFRICA #WomensMonth: Sabrina Khoosal on the sustainable beauty industry - because the earth is worth itSabrina Khoosal, hair development scientist in the research and innovation department at L’Oréal South Africa | |
SOUTH AFRICA How decentralised digital currencies can empower sustainable financeChris Blair, CEO at 21st Century | |
SOUTH AFRICA How AI and blockchain can shape sustainabilityChris Blair, CEO at 21st Century | |
SOUTH AFRICA The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economyImage source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit – 123RF.com | |
SOUTH AFRICA Keep donors happy by ensuring section 18A receipts are compliantImage source: Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels | |
SOUTH AFRICA Afri-Plastics Summit 2023: Ensuring gender empowerment for women in waste managementImage source: Mumtahina Tanni from Pexels | |
SOUTH AFRICA How gaming is helping protect our oceansImage source: Michael Bogner – 123RF.com |