“The ocean is not for sale”
Over 30 countries are in support of a treaty, agreed upon two years ago, to designate 30% of international waters as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by 2030. This move is…
New Development Bank signs syndicated loan to support China’s Green projects
The New Development Bank (NDB) has signed Renminbi (RMB) 1.2 billion syndicated loan agreement with Bank of China and Haitong Unitrust International Financial Leasing (HUIFL) to finance green leasing sub-projects.…
A harmful algal bloom in South Australia
A $100 million oyster industry is in jeopardy, as a Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom,sweeps through parts of the South Australian Coastline. In addition, hundreds of species were lost, marine tourism…
How much effort goes into achieving sustainable development goals by volunteers?
The University of Pretoria (UP) and United Nations Volunteers (UNV) are set to launch the Global Volunteer Index (GVI), a first-of-its-kind tool, to measure the contribution of volunteers to sustainable…
Africa Energy Forum expected to attract delegates from 34 countries
Delegates from at least 34 countries are expected to gather, in Cape Town, for the Africa Energy Forum (aef), in Cape Town, South Africa, from the 17–20 June 2025. Themed…
Paruk Group MAN Lions Electric Buses now at 4 of UJ campuses
Paruk Group’s MAN Lions Explorer E, transports learners across four campuses, belonging to the University of Johannesburg (UJ), including Doornfontein, Auckland Park, Bunting and Soweto. This is an implementation of…
21 earthquakes in 7 days in Japan
There were at least 21 earthquakes in 7 days in Japan, with the most strike, on Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025 at 5.37 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake…
Over 20,000 trees distributed for planting in parts of Joburg
About 5,200 trees were planted along streets and communal spaces in Alexandra and Lombardy East. An additional 17,500 trees were distributed for planting, in Alexandra, Lawley, Vlakfontein, and Kanana Park.…
Coal dips to 74,21% in SA’s electricity mix
Dr Dion George, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, said this week, he welcomes the latest information published by Ember Electricity Data Explorer, showing a decline in the…
Africa given a chance to develop early warning systems through the Bezos Earth Fund grant
The Wits Climate Risk Modelling project is one of the projects receiving funding from the Bezos Earth Fund’s AI Grand Challenge for Climate and Nature. Wits received approximately R925,000 for…