The Standard Chartered Development Index (SCDI) was recently launched as part of a new report entitled ‘Measuring sustainable development’.
The National Development Agency (NDA) recently hosted a symposium on food security in SA, aiming to encourage role players in household food and nutrition security to develop action plans that address these complex problems.
South Africa was the first nation this week to reach out with aid after Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, displaced an estimated four million people in the Philippines.
South Africa is shooting up the global rankings in its investment in renewable energy for 2012 – punching way above its weight by moving into the top ten category.
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Once again the number of sites awarded Blue Flag status in South Africa has increased, despite the criteria being even stricter than in previous years.
A multimillion-rand project launched 14 years ago for South Africa to grow and produce hemp has virtually stalled because of legal glitches, says the government.
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) formally recognised and celebrated a number of remarkable achievements in the environmental conservation sector on Friday evening, with the presentation of the organisation’s 2013 WESSA National Awards.
Balancing the climate change issue with sustainable energy and the threat of carbon shortage is no easy task for South Africa, but carbon trading might just help.
By adjusting company policies to reduce travel and keep buildings greener, organisations can play a significant role in reducing South Africa’s concerning carbon footprint.
The Endangered Wildlife Trust and World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa welcome the South African government’s recent decision to designate the uMgeni Vlei Nature Reserve as the country’s 21st Ramsar site.
A new study is calling for policy makers to focus on children in addressing climate change.
Among the group of G-20 nations, South Africa was the fastest-growing market, with investment rising from less than $30 million in 2011 to $5.5 billion in 2012, a 20,500% increase.
