In the realm of conservation and scientific research, women have historically faced challenges in breaking through gender barriers and achieving equal representation. However, the tide is turning, as a growing movement of empowered women are taking the lead and passing the ladder down to other women. According to a 2021 UNESCO study, women now represent around 44% of the … [Read more...]
Investing in young talent will secure future of the green economy
The GreenMatter Fellowship, which nurtures talented young high-performing academics in the environmental field, believes that if corporates in South Africa would invest in young talent, there would be a significantly brighter future for the green economy in the country. South Africa is increasingly considered one of the more progressive nations in the world when it comes to … [Read more...]
How to build a successful career in the green sector
Turning a passion for environmental conservation into a thriving and fulfilling career is the logical step for most budding eco warriors. This often amounts to pursuing careers focused on the preservation or restoration of the environment – or green jobs. Preparing to enter the workplace and building a successful career in any environmental field requires a wide range of … [Read more...]
Fellowships key to closing gap on SA skills shortages
The latest unemployment figures in South Africa are cause for concern. Among those, the growing number of graduates who are unable to find jobs in their chosen fields or, in many cases, are employed but not in the field they studied, is telling of an even greater challenge South Africa faces. The 2019 Post-School Education and Training Monitoring report sheds some light on … [Read more...]
SA student wins Green Talents award in Germany
For the tenth time the “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” culminated in a festive award ceremony at which the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research honoured the newest 25 awardees for their innovative green ideas from various fields of research and promoted an international exchange. This year, a high-ranking jury … [Read more...]
45 recycled desks donated to Hout Bay underprivileged kids
In the Cape Town suburb of Hout Bay today, 45 new desks were delivered to the learners of Ikhaya le Themba in Imizamo Yethu as part of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon #GOGREEN campaign. Funded by the Two Oceans Marathon Initiative (TOMI), the unique desks were made from non-organic event waste collected during the marathon earlier this year. Thirty of the donated Green … [Read more...]
Youth go for low-carbon actions
Learners and educators from eight Cape Town schools attended the annual Project 90 by 2030’s Leadership Clubs Summit hosted by Rhodes High School in Mowbray. Project 90 by 2030 is a national organisation that seeks to bring about massive change in how people engage with the environment and each other. The Leadership Clubs are a part of the Young Leaders Programme - its aim … [Read more...]
Sustaining our earth beautifully
I have never been keen on beauty pageants. When I found out about the Miss Earth competition I was concerned that they were focusing on outer beauty instead of environmental passion and action. But I was wrong. I was privileged to conduct the very first session of environmental education with the Western Cape’s group of finalists recently and discovered this competition is … [Read more...]
Youth caravan cover 15 countries for climate justice
Zambia, Uganda, United States of America, Canada, Cameroon, Kenya and South Africa. These countries were all represented in one room to make their voices heard in the fight against climate change. Though the 17th Conference on Climate Change (COP17) is only starting on Sunday, 28 November in Durban, a group of passionate youth from around the world created their own … [Read more...]
Seeing the world through different eyes
Ask the Kliptown youth which million words their pictures tell about and you will see the effects of climate change in their community. The German developing agency, GIZ has committed itself to supporting IdaloYethu and the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in preparing for the climate summit COP 17, which starts in Durban on 28 November 2011. Part … [Read more...]
Hands up for a healthy environment
There's something in the air this spring and itis inspiring! PMB Eco-Schools all over Msunduzi have raised their hands for a healthy environment, healthy rivers and healthy communities. Schools have joined hands in recycling, celebrating clean-up campaigns, arbour day tree plantings, green days, climate change youth summits, creating food gardens, landscaping and gardening … [Read more...]
Youth debate Mother Earth’s rights
"The Earth Forum and exploration of the Charter enabled me to gain a deeper appreciation for nature, making me realise the desperate need for environmental education in vulnerable and poor communities,' said Youth Forum leader, Sofuthi Balungile (22) about his experience on the Climate Train at its first stop in Worcester. Sofuthi described the afternoon in a round table … [Read more...]
Delta Environmental Centre goes online
The CO.ZA registrar, UniForum SA, has rolled out a computer lab and network at Delta Environmental Centre to help the educational institution use technology more efficiently in its education and outreach programmes. Delta Environmental Centre is an environmental education, training and consultation network and an accredited training provider with the Education, Training and … [Read more...]
